Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Net earnings	$ 41,765	$ 28,773	$ 100,652	$ 85,454
Other comprehensive income:
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability adjustments	621	4,432	1,904	7,074
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability adjustments tax amounts	(241)	(1,580)	(748)	(2,522)
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability adjustments, net of tax	380	2,852	1,156	4,552
Translation adjustments	(4,379)	(614)	(1,818)	(4,549)
Translation adjustments tax amounts	0	0	0	0
Translation adjustments, net of tax	(4,379)	(614)	(1,818)	(4,549)
Comprehensive earnings	37,766	31,011	99,990	85,457
Comprehensive earnings attributable to CLARCOR Inc.	37,949	30,956	100,146	85,229
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Other comprehensive income:
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	139	(27)	6	(168)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Other comprehensive income:
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 44	$ (28)	$ 150	$ (60)