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

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The percentage of effectiveness of derivative instruments.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

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Derivatives - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Derivatives - Narrative (Details)	Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	May 31, 2018 USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Forward Currency-Exchange Contracts [Abstract]
Recognized gains (losses)	$ 67,000	$ 109,000	$ 40,000	$ (1,384,000)
Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Rate of effectiveness of interest rate swap agreement (in hundredths)			100.00%
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio			3.5
Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio			3
Forward currency-exchange contracts [Member]
Forward Currency-Exchange Contracts [Abstract]
Maximum period over which entity manages its level of exposure of risk			12 months
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Swap Agreement 2018 [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Derivative, notional amount					$ 15,000,000
Fixed rate of interest (in hundredths)					3.15%
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Swap Agreement 2015 [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Derivative, notional amount						$ 10,000,000
Fixed rate of interest (in hundredths)						1.50%
LIBOR [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Swap Agreement 2018 [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Interest rate floor					0.00%