| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 155 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses - Summary of Accrued Expenses (Detail) (http://astro-med.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureAccruedExpensesSummaryOfAccruedExpenses) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000008146 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-01-31 | 2015-01-31 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Warranty | ||
Product Replacement Cost Reserve | ||
Professional Fees | ||
Executive Retirement Package | ||
Dealer Commissions | ||
Other | ||
Total | 2,209,000 | 2,343,000 |