Shareholders' Equity (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011	Jan. 02, 2010
Capital Stock
Beginning balance	275,739	272,272	242,041
Exercise of stock options	177	336	10
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock		31	556
Issued to Textron Savings Plan	2,686	2,682	5,460
Common stock offering			23,805
Other issuances	271	418	400
Ending balance	278,873	275,739	272,272