Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Article 12
-Section 13
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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4C
-Subparagraph (b)
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Derivative Financial Instruments - General Information (Details) $ in Thousands, AUD in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2013 item	Oct. 02, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2013 item	Dec. 31, 2016 AUD
Interest rate swap agreements \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts excluded from effectiveness testing	$ 0		$ 0
Interest rate swap agreements \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivative financial instruments
Number of derivative agreements \| item		2		3
Amount of effective portion of derivatives before tax effect	$ 600
Period of reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense	12 months
Interest rate swap agreement bearing fixed rate 1.36%
Derivative financial instruments
Notional Amount	$ 43,242
Fixed Rate (as a percent)	1.36%
Interest rate swap agreement bearing fixed rate 1.34%
Derivative financial instruments
Notional Amount	$ 43,242
Fixed Rate (as a percent)	1.34%
Interest rate swap agreement bearing fixed rate 1.35%
Derivative financial instruments
Notional Amount	$ 43,242
Fixed Rate (as a percent)	1.35%
Interest rate swap agreement bearing fixed rate 1.23%
Derivative financial instruments
Notional Amount	$ 21,621
Fixed Rate (as a percent)	1.23%
Interest rate swap agreement bearing fixed rate 1.24%
Derivative financial instruments
Notional Amount	$ 21,621
Fixed Rate (as a percent)	1.24%
Foreign exchange forward contract \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts excluded from effectiveness testing	$ 0		$ 0
Foreign exchange forward contract \| Designated as cash flow hedges \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivative financial instruments
Notional Amount \| AUD					AUD 10.0