| 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    |