Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2014	Jul. 28, 2013	Aug. 03, 2014	Jul. 28, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 7,344	$ 6,364	$ 25,336	$ 14,665
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,088	(1,640)	5,194	(6,602)
Amortization of cash flow hedge	32	32	96	96
Other	0	5	0	15
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	2,120	(1,603)	5,290	(6,491)
Comprehensive income	9,464	4,761	30,626	8,174
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,703	27	4,116	709
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 5,761	$ 4,734	$ 26,510	$ 7,465