Consolidated Statement of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Dec. 01, 2012	Dec. 03, 2011
Net sales	$ 1,130,770	$ 1,121,765	$ 1,126,601
Cost of sales	760,561	741,433	743,180
Gross profit	370,209	380,332	383,421
Selling and administrative expenses	195,593	197,618	202,154
Operating profit	174,616	182,714	181,267
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(615)	(527)	(469)
Interest income	690	600	649
Other, net	(391)	210	(139)
Total other income (expense)	(316)	283	41
Earnings before income taxes	174,300	182,997	181,308
Provision for income taxes	55,950	59,657	56,947
Net earnings	118,350	123,340	124,361
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(274)	(354)	(358)
Net earnings attributable to CLARCOR Inc.	$ 118,076	$ 122,986	$ 124,003
Net earnings per common share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.36	$ 2.45	$ 2.46
Net earnings per common share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.34	$ 2.42	$ 2.42
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)	49,988,577	50,285,480	50,501,842
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	50,538,947	50,882,191	51,191,435