| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2413402 - Disclosure - Inventories (Details) (http://www.thedixiegroup.com/role/InventoriesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000029332 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-12-28 | 2012-12-29 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | ||
Work-in-process | ||
Finished goods | ||
Supplies, repair parts and other | ||
LIFO reserve | ( | ( |
Total inventories | 93,667,000 | 72,245,000 |