Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 215,703	$ 151,260	$ 424,981	$ 385,174
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(72,728)	(258,276)	(269,061)	(301,590)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain	0	12	82	16
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(72,728)	(258,264)	(268,979)	(301,574)
Comprehensive income (loss)	142,975	(107,004)	156,002	83,600
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	798	(6)	1,238	77
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 142,177	$ (106,998)	$ 154,764	$ 83,523