Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016	Jul. 04, 2015	Jul. 02, 2016	Jul. 04, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 256,114	$ 186,774	$ 428,231	$ 209,278
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(43,054)	29,826	77,714	(196,333)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial (loss) gain	13	(4)	(7)	82
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(43,041)	29,822	77,707	(196,251)
Comprehensive income (loss)	213,073	216,596	505,938	13,027
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	926	282	1,495	440
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 212,147	$ 216,314	$ 504,443	$ 12,587