Chicopee S-4/A 20 Jul 15 Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions (amended) Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	927,417
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	S-4/A
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2015
Amendment Flag	true
Amendment Description	To update the S-4 with current period financial statements.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 160,601,000	$ 178,491,000	$ 86,064,000
Accounts receivable, net	251,881,000	247,727,000	194,827,000
Inventories, net	157,016,000	173,701,000	156,074,000
Deferred income taxes	15,958,000	16,776,000	2,318,000
Other current assets	79,375,000	89,121,000	59,096,000
Total current assets	664,831,000	705,816,000	498,379,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	807,244,000	870,230,000	652,780,000
Goodwill	201,347,000	220,554,000	115,328,000
Intangible assets, net	171,976,000	178,911,000	169,399,000
Deferred income taxes	20,073,000	18,231,000	2,582,000
Other noncurrent assets	36,290,000	41,431,000	26,052,000
Total assets	1,901,761,000	2,035,173,000	1,464,520,000
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	25,742,000	17,665,000	2,472,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	281,908,000	321,313,000	307,731,000
Income taxes payable	7,719,000	9,636,000	3,613,000
Deferred income taxes	10,899,000	10,217,000	1,342,000
Current portion of long-term debt	38,569,000	31,892,000	13,797,000
Total current liabilities	364,837,000	390,723,000	328,955,000
Long-term debt	1,411,196,000	1,433,283,000	880,399,000
Deferred Portion of Purchase Price	35,998,000	42,440,000	0
Deferred income taxes	37,568,000	36,223,000	33,236,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	64,733,000	67,124,000	62,191,000
Total liabilities	1,914,332,000	$ 1,969,793,000	$ 1,304,781,000
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	76,584,000	$ 89,181,000	$ 0
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock — 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	0	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	280,494,000	277,248,000	294,144,000
Accumulated deficit	(282,397,000)	(242,439,000)	(127,142,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(87,842,000)	(59,164,000)	(8,106,000)
Total AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. shareholders' equity (deficit)	(89,745,000)	(24,355,000)	158,896,000
Noncontrolling interest	590,000	554,000	843,000
Total equity (deficit)	(89,155,000)	(23,801,000)	159,739,000
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,901,761,000	$ 2,035,173,000	$ 1,464,520,000

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 241,524	$ 230,681	$ 175,159
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000	1,000

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Net sales	$ 461,238	$ 499,419	$ 498,013	$ 439,898	$ 422,584	$ 347,263	$ 288,979	$ 291,538	$ 287,082		$ 1,859,914	$ 1,214,862	$ 1,155,163
Cost of goods sold	(355,820)				(348,119)						(1,526,406)	(1,018,806)	(957,917)
Gross profit	105,418	91,965	80,492	86,586	74,465	51,600	48,200	50,390	45,866		333,508	196,056	197,246
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(64,989)				(55,534)						(254,280)	(153,188)	(140,776)
Special charges, net	(6,022)				(8,711)						(59,185)	(33,188)	(19,592)
Other operating, net	1,423				(1,069)						(1,845)	(2,512)	287
Operating income (loss)	35,830				9,151						18,198	7,168	37,165
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(27,633)				(17,906)						(96,153)	(55,974)	(50,414)
Debt Modification and Extinguishment Expense											15,725	3,334	0
Foreign currency and other, net	(43,923)				4,959						(27,083)	(8,851)	(5,134)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(35,726)				(3,796)						(120,763)	(60,991)	(18,383)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(4,548)				(5,700)						1,523	36,024	(7,655)
Net income (loss)	(40,274)	(30,652)	(57,151)	(21,941)	(9,496)	(2,567)	(8,267)	(7,906)	(6,227)		(119,240)	(24,967)	(26,038)
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	(316)				(16)						(3,943)	(34)	0
Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.	(39,958)	$ (30,925)	$ (55,228)	$ (19,664)	(9,480)	$ (2,533)	$ (8,267)	$ (7,906)	$ (6,227)		(115,297)	(24,933)	(26,038)
Currency translation, net of tax	(38,139)				1,713						(35,919)	8,737	2,287
Employee benefit plans, net of tax	0				0						15,147	2,046	19,927
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(38,139)				1,713						(60,424)	6,691	(17,640)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(78,413)				(7,783)						(179,664)	(18,276)	(43,678)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	(9,777)				10					$ (13,020)	(13,309)	(6)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.	$ (68,636)				$ (7,793)						$ (166,355)	$ (18,270)	$ (43,678)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Debt Modification and Extinguishment Expense	$ (15,725)	$ (3,334)	$ 0
Net income (loss)	(119,240)	(24,967)	(26,038)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation	(45,277)	12,731	2,287
Employee postretirement benefits	(15,279)	(738)	(19,912)
Cash flow hedge adjustments	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(60,556)	11,993	(17,625)
Income tax (provision) benefit	132	(5,302)	(15)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(60,424)	6,691	(17,640)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(179,664)	(18,276)	(43,678)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	(13,309)	(6)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.	$ (166,355)	$ (18,270)	$ (43,678)

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Total AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance -- beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 187,297	$ 187,297		$ 260,597	$ (76,171)	$ 2,871	$ 0
Balance -- beginning of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2011			1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(26,038)	(26,038)			(26,038)
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	0
Intercompany equipment sale elimination	(1,202)	(1,202)		(1,202)
Intercompany equipment sale elimination	1,087	1,087		1,087
Reclassification of Common Shares Call Option	(5,144)	(5,144)		(5,144)
Share-based compensation	842	842		842
Employee benefit plans, net of tax	(19,927)	(19,927)				(19,927)
Currency translation	2,287	2,287				2,287
Balance -- end of period at Dec. 29, 2012	139,202	139,202		256,180	(102,209)	(14,769)	0
Balance -- end of period, shares at Dec. 29, 2012			1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(24,967)	(24,933)			(24,933)
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	(34)
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination	849
Intercompany equipment sale elimination	130	130		(130)
Intercompany equipment sale elimination	(222)	(222)		(222)
Reclassification of Common Shares Call Option	3,340	3,340		(3,340)
Share-based compensation	3,990	3,990		3,990
Common stock call option reclass	30,726	30,726		30,726
Employee benefit plans, net of tax	(2,046)	(2,046)				(2,046)
Currency translation	8,737	8,709				8,709	28
Balance -- end of period at Dec. 28, 2013	159,739	158,896		294,144	(127,142)	(8,106)	843
Balance -- end of period, shares at Dec. 28, 2013			1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss) | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	(115,578)
Net income (loss)	(119,240)	(115,297)			(115,297)
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	(3,943)						(281)
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination	(21,409)	(21,409)		(21,409)
Intercompany equipment sale elimination	130	130		(130)
Intercompany equipment sale elimination	0	0		0
Reclassification of Common Shares Call Option	1,702	1,702		(1,702)
Share-based compensation	1,931	1,931		1,931
Common stock call option reclass	750	750		750
Employee benefit plans, net of tax	(15,147)	(15,147)				(15,147)
Currency translation	(35,919)	(35,911)				(35,911)	(8)
Balance -- end of period at Dec. 31, 2014	(23,801)	(24,355)		277,248	(242,439)	(59,164)	554
Balance -- end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2014			1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss) | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	(39,929)
Net income (loss)	(40,274)	(39,958)			(39,958)		29
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	(316)
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination	2,784	2,784		2,784			0
Share-based compensation	462	462		462
Employee benefit plans, net of tax	0
Currency translation | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	(28,671)
Currency translation	(38,139)	(28,678)				(28,678)	7
Balance -- end of period at Mar. 31, 2015	$ (89,155)	$ (89,745)		$ 280,494	$ (282,397)	$ (87,842)	$ 590
Balance -- end of period, shares at Mar. 31, 2015			1

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (40,274)	$ (9,496)	$ (119,240)	$ (24,967)	$ (26,038)
Adjustments for non-cash transactions:
Debt Modification, Charges			11,670	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	1,623	(14,153)	(44,524)	(1,123)
Depreciation and amortization expense	30,255	24,606	118,255	76,293	66,706
Non-cash impairment charge			6,851	2,213	0
Inventory step-up	0	2,537	6,905	7,288	0
Accretion of deferred consideration			3,077	0	0
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	903	0	0	3,334	0
(Gain) loss on financial instruments	1,844	(10,756)	(4,749)	(799)	(147)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net	(431)	114	1,800	185	3
Non-cash compensation	462	561	1,931	3,990	842
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(18,073)	(20,554)	(18,100)	(12,380)	9,427
Inventories	7,566	388	(4,049)	4,412	9,295
Other current assets	3,440	(6,572)	(2,335)	5,346	1,221
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(24,212)	(2,799)	8,761	22,509	13,214
Other, net	37,991	5,759	52,524	(26,050)	2,071
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(529)	(14,589)	49,148	16,850	75,471
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(11,010)	(14,115)	(82,457)	(54,642)	(51,625)
Proceeds from sale of assets	532	0	2,306	435	1,660
Acquisition of intangibles and other	(113)	(57)	(250)	(4,582)	(268)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired			(356,281)	(278,970)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(10,591)	(14,172)	(436,682)	(337,759)	(50,233)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	15	3,152	628,135	629,999	10,977
Proceeds from short-term borrowings	18,974	7,606	32,091	4,087	5,725
Repayment of long-term borrowings	(11,785)	(5,960)	(131,453)	(337,679)	(7,678)
Repayment of short-term borrowings	(8,948)	(1,949)	(16,809)	(2,619)	(9,933)
Loan acquisition costs			(21,283)	(16,102)	(220)
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs			(4,055)	0	0
Issuance of common stock			750	30,504	1,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,744)	2,849	487,376	308,190	(42)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(5,026)	(512)	(7,415)	904	(59)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(17,890)	(26,424)	92,427	(11,815)	25,137
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	178,491	86,064	86,064	97,879	72,742
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	160,601	59,640	178,491	86,064	97,879
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash payments for interest	31,725	27,434	86,581	49,671	47,711
Cash payments (receipts) for taxes, net	$ 2,666	$ 2,344	$ 9,126	17,158	8,381
Successor
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities					75,471
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment					(51,625)
Proceeds from sale of assets					1,660
Acquisition of intangibles and other					(268)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities					(50,233)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings					5,725
Repayment of long-term borrowings					(7,678)
Repayment of short-term borrowings					(9,933)
Loan acquisition costs					(220)
Issuance of common stock					1,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities					(42)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash					(59)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents					25,137
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				$ 97,879
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period					97,879
Predecessor
Financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					$ 72,742

Description of Business

Description of Business	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business Description	Description of Business AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. ("AVINTIV"), a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of specialty materials for use in a broad range of products that make the world safer, cleaner and healthier. The Company has one of the largest global platforms in the industry, with a total of 22 manufacturing and converting facilities located in 14 countries throughout the world. The Company operates through four reportable segments: North America, South America, Europe and Asia, with the main sources of revenue being the sales of primary and intermediate products to consumer and industrial markets. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the consolidated operations of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) within the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the consolidated results for the periods presented. Certain reclassifications of amounts reported in prior periods have been made to conform with the current period presentation. In connection with the preparation of the registration statement on Form S-4, the Company determined that it had incorrectly classified certain principal payments on long-term debt due within the next 12 months as a noncurrent liability as of March 31, 2015. The Company concluded that the impact of the error was not material to the previously issued financial statements. However, the Company has elected to revise its previously issued March 31, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet to facilitate comparison among periods. The long-term debt and current portion of long-term debt balances were $1,426.4 million and $23.4 million as originally reported, respectively, and were revised to $1,411.2 million and $38.6 million, respectively. On January 28, 2011 , pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 4, 2010, the Company was acquired by affiliates of Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P. (“Blackstone”), along with certain members of the Company's management (the "Merger"), for an aggregate purchase price valued at $403.5 million , excluding the repayment of pre-acquisition indebtedness. Under the guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5J, “New Basis of Accounting Required in Certain Circumstances,” push-down accounting is required when such transactions result in an entity becoming substantially wholly-owned. Therefore, the basis in shares of common stock of the Company has been pushed down to the Company from AVINTIV Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings") that owns 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of AVINTIV Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Parent") that owns 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company. On December 11, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a change in the Company's fiscal year-end to a calendar year ending on December 31, effective with the fiscal year 2014. The change was made on a prospective basis and prior periods were not adjusted. Historically, the Company's fiscal years were based on a 52/53 week period ending on the Saturday closest to each December 31, such that each quarterly period was 13 weeks in length. Under the guidance provided by the SEC, the change was not deemed a change in fiscal year for purposes of reporting.	Description of Business AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. (“AVINTIV”), a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of specialty materials for use in a broad range of products that make the world safer, cleaner and healthier. The Company has one of the largest global platforms in the industry, with a total of 22 manufacturing and converting facilities located in 14 countries throughout the world. The Company operates through four reportable segments: North America, South America, Europe and Asia, with the main sources of revenue being the sales of primary and intermediate products to consumer and industrial markets. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the consolidated operations of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) within the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the consolidated results for the periods presented. Certain reclassifications of amounts reported in prior periods have been made to conform with the current year presentation. On January 28, 2011 , pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 4, 2010, the Company was acquired by affiliates of the Blackstone Group (“Blackstone”), along with certain members of the Company's management (the "Merger"), for an aggregate purchase price valued at $403.5 million . As a result, the Company became a privately-held company. Under the guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5J, “New Basis of Accounting Required in Certain Circumstances,” push-down accounting is required when such transactions result in an entity becoming substantially wholly-owned. Therefore, the basis in shares of common stock of the Company has been pushed down to the Company from AVINTIV Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings") that owns 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of AVINTIV Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Parent") that owns 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company. Prior to 2014, the Company's fiscal year was based on a 52 week period ending on the Saturday closest to each December 31. As a result, the fiscal years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 each contain operating results for 52 weeks, respectively. On December 11, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a change in the Company's fiscal year end to a calendar year ending on December 31, effective beginning with the fiscal year 2014. The change has been made on a prospective basis and prior periods have not been adjusted. Since the change in the Company's year-end commenced within seven days of the month end last reported, and the new fiscal year commenced with the end of the old fiscal year, the change is not deemed a change in fiscal year for purposes of reporting subject to Rule 13a-10 or 15d-10. As a result, a transition report is not required to be filed. In light of the recent acquisition of Companhia Providência Indústria e Comércio, a Brazilian corporation ("Providência"), the Company realigned its internal reporting structure during the third quarter of 2014 to more closely reflect its new organizational structure and business focus. The Company's reportable segments are as follows: North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The operations previously reported in the Oriented Polymers segment are now included within the North America segment, along with the operations in the United States and Mexico. The South America segment includes the Providência operations in Brazil in addition to our previously existing operations in Colombia and Argentina. The Europe and Asia segments remain unchanged. Prior year information has been updated to conform to the current year presentation.

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Description of Business AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. ("AVINTIV"), a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of specialty materials for use in a broad range of products that make the world safer, cleaner and healthier. The Company has one of the largest global platforms in the industry, with a total of 22 manufacturing and converting facilities located in 14 countries throughout the world. The Company operates through four reportable segments: North America, South America, Europe and Asia, with the main sources of revenue being the sales of primary and intermediate products to consumer and industrial markets. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the consolidated operations of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) within the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the consolidated results for the periods presented. Certain reclassifications of amounts reported in prior periods have been made to conform with the current period presentation. In connection with the preparation of the registration statement on Form S-4, the Company determined that it had incorrectly classified certain principal payments on long-term debt due within the next 12 months as a noncurrent liability as of March 31, 2015. The Company concluded that the impact of the error was not material to the previously issued financial statements. However, the Company has elected to revise its previously issued March 31, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet to facilitate comparison among periods. The long-term debt and current portion of long-term debt balances were $1,426.4 million and $23.4 million as originally reported, respectively, and were revised to $1,411.2 million and $38.6 million, respectively. On January 28, 2011 , pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 4, 2010, the Company was acquired by affiliates of Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P. (“Blackstone”), along with certain members of the Company's management (the "Merger"), for an aggregate purchase price valued at $403.5 million , excluding the repayment of pre-acquisition indebtedness. Under the guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5J, “New Basis of Accounting Required in Certain Circumstances,” push-down accounting is required when such transactions result in an entity becoming substantially wholly-owned. Therefore, the basis in shares of common stock of the Company has been pushed down to the Company from AVINTIV Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings") that owns 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of AVINTIV Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Parent") that owns 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company. On December 11, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a change in the Company's fiscal year-end to a calendar year ending on December 31, effective with the fiscal year 2014. The change was made on a prospective basis and prior periods were not adjusted. Historically, the Company's fiscal years were based on a 52/53 week period ending on the Saturday closest to each December 31, such that each quarterly period was 13 weeks in length. Under the guidance provided by the SEC, the change was not deemed a change in fiscal year for purposes of reporting.	Description of Business AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. (“AVINTIV”), a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of specialty materials for use in a broad range of products that make the world safer, cleaner and healthier. The Company has one of the largest global platforms in the industry, with a total of 22 manufacturing and converting facilities located in 14 countries throughout the world. The Company operates through four reportable segments: North America, South America, Europe and Asia, with the main sources of revenue being the sales of primary and intermediate products to consumer and industrial markets. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the consolidated operations of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) within the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the consolidated results for the periods presented. Certain reclassifications of amounts reported in prior periods have been made to conform with the current year presentation. On January 28, 2011 , pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 4, 2010, the Company was acquired by affiliates of the Blackstone Group (“Blackstone”), along with certain members of the Company's management (the "Merger"), for an aggregate purchase price valued at $403.5 million . As a result, the Company became a privately-held company. Under the guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5J, “New Basis of Accounting Required in Certain Circumstances,” push-down accounting is required when such transactions result in an entity becoming substantially wholly-owned. Therefore, the basis in shares of common stock of the Company has been pushed down to the Company from AVINTIV Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings") that owns 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of AVINTIV Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Parent") that owns 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company. Prior to 2014, the Company's fiscal year was based on a 52 week period ending on the Saturday closest to each December 31. As a result, the fiscal years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 each contain operating results for 52 weeks, respectively. On December 11, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a change in the Company's fiscal year end to a calendar year ending on December 31, effective beginning with the fiscal year 2014. The change has been made on a prospective basis and prior periods have not been adjusted. Since the change in the Company's year-end commenced within seven days of the month end last reported, and the new fiscal year commenced with the end of the old fiscal year, the change is not deemed a change in fiscal year for purposes of reporting subject to Rule 13a-10 or 15d-10. As a result, a transition report is not required to be filed. In light of the recent acquisition of Companhia Providência Indústria e Comércio, a Brazilian corporation ("Providência"), the Company realigned its internal reporting structure during the third quarter of 2014 to more closely reflect its new organizational structure and business focus. The Company's reportable segments are as follows: North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The operations previously reported in the Oriented Polymers segment are now included within the North America segment, along with the operations in the United States and Mexico. The South America segment includes the Providência operations in Brazil in addition to our previously existing operations in Colombia and Argentina. The Europe and Asia segments remain unchanged. Prior year information has been updated to conform to the current year presentation.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Recent Accounting Pronouncements The FASB ASC is the sole source of authoritative GAAP other than SEC issued rules and regulations that apply only to SEC registrants. The FASB issues an Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") to communicate changes to the codification. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASU's. The following are those ASU's that are relevant to the Company. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (ASU 2015-03) which requires an entity to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this update. ASU 2015-03 is effective on a retrospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this guidance concerns presentation only and will not have any impact on the Company’s financial results. In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, "Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items" ("ASU 2015-01") which eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. Under the new guidance, an event or transaction that meets the criteria for extraordinary classification is segregated from the results of ordinary operations and shown as a separate item in the income statement, net of tax. In addition, certain other related disclosures are required. ASU 2015-01 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its financial results. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”). The new guidance addresses management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Substantial doubt is defined as an indication that it is probable that an entity will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that financial statements are issued. Management’s evaluation should be based on relevant conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that are known and reasonably knowable at the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2014-15 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its financial results. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09"), which creates a comprehensive, five-step model for revenue recognition that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Under the new guidance, a company will be required to use more judgment and make more estimates when considering contract terms as well as relevant facts and circumstances when identifying performance obligations, estimating the amount of variable consideration in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In addition, ASU 2014-09 enhances disclosures about revenue, provides guidance for transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively and improves guidance for multiple-element arrangements. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 on its financial results.	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies A summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements is as follows: Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are based on several factors including the facts and circumstances available at the time the estimates are made, historical experience, risk of loss, general economic conditions and trends, and the assessment of the probable future outcome. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of changes, if any, are reflected in the statement of operations in the period that they are determined. Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-end exchange rates, and income and expense accounts have been translated using average exchange rates throughout the year. Adjustments resulting from the process of translating an entity's financial statements into the U.S. dollar have been recorded in the Shareholders' Equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) . Transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency are subject to changes in exchange rates with the resulting gains and losses recorded within current earnings. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less. The Company maintains amounts on deposit at various financial institutions, which may at times exceed federally insured limits. However, management periodically evaluates the credit-worthiness of those institutions and has not experienced any losses on such deposits. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the best estimate of probable loss inherent within the Company's accounts receivable balance. Estimates are based upon both the creditworthiness of specific customers and the overall probability of losses based upon an analysis of the overall aging of receivables as well as past collection trends and general economic conditions. As of December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , the allowance for doubtful accounts was $2.9 million and $0.8 million , respectively. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or fair market value. The Company performs periodic assessments to determine the existence of obsolete, slow-moving and non-saleable inventories and records necessary provisions to reduce such inventories to net realizable value. Costs include direct materials, direct labor and applicable manufacturing overhead. Property, Plant and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. For financial reporting purposes, assets placed in service are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic useful life or the related lease term. The range of useful lives used to depreciate property and equipment is as follows: Range of Useful Lives Building and improvements 10 to 31 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 15 years Other 3 to 7 years Major expenditures for replacements and significant improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives are also capitalized. Capitalized costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Repairs and maintenance expenditures that do not extend the useful life of the asset are charged to expense as incurred. The carrying amounts of assets that are sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts in the year of disposal, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in within current earnings. The Company capitalizes costs, including interest, incurred to develop or acquire internal-use software. These costs are capitalized subsequent to the preliminary project stage once specific criteria are met. Costs incurred in the preliminary project planning stage are expensed. Other costs, such as maintenance and training, are also expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Pursuant to ASC 360, "Property, Plant and Equipment" ("ASC 360"), the Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the assets. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Pursuant to ASC 350, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other" ("ASC 350"), goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no longer amortized, but are tested and reviewed annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or whenever there is a significant change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of the asset may be less than the carrying amount of the asset. Recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level and begins with a qualitative assessment to determine, as a basis for whether it is necessary to perform the two-step impairment test under ASC 350, if it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. For the reporting units where it is required, the first step compares the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. To the extent that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a second step is performed, wherein the reporting unit's carrying value of goodwill is compared to the implied fair value of goodwill. To the extent that the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value, impairment exists and must be recognized. Recoverability of other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives begins with a qualitative assessment to determine, as a basis for whether it is necessary to calculate the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets, if it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired. When required, recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the intangible assets to the estimated fair value of the respective intangible assets. Any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss equal to that excess. Intangible assets such as customer-related intangible assets and non-compete agreements with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. The weighted-average useful lives approximate the following: Weighted-Average Useful Lives Technology 13 years Customer relationships 16 years Patents 6 years The Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its intangible assets with finite useful lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the assets. Loan Acquisition Costs Loan acquisition costs are expenditures associated with obtaining financings that are capitalized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized over the term of the loans to which such costs relate. Amounts capitalized are recorded within Intangible assets, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Derivative Instruments For derivative instruments, the Company applies ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815") which establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. This statement requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized in current earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. In addition, a company must also formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting treatment. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized and earned when all of the following criteria are satisfied: (a) persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists; (b) price is fixed or determinable; (c) collectability is reasonably assured; and (d) delivery has occurred or service has been rendered. The Company recognizes revenue when the title and the risks and rewards of ownership have substantially transferred to the customer. The Company permits customers from time to time to return certain products and continuously monitors and tracks such returns and records an estimate of such future returns, which is based on historical experience and recent trends. In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit, on open accounts, to its customers after performing a credit analysis based on a number of financial and other criteria. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and does not normally require collateral; however, letters of credit and other security are occasionally required for certain new and existing customers. Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs Pursuant to ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition" ("ASC 605"), the Company determined that shipping fees shall be reported on a gross basis. As a result, all amounts billed to a customer in a sale transaction related to shipping and handling fees represent revenues earned for the goods provided and therefore recorded within Net sales in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Shipping and handling costs include expenses incurred to store, move, and prepare products for shipment. The Company classifies these costs as Selling, general and administrative expenses within the Consolidated Statement of Operations, and includes a portion of internal costs such as salaries and overhead related to these activities. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 , December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 , the Company incurred $66.6 million , $38.5 million and $33.8 million related to these costs, respectively. Research and Development Costs The Company conducts research and development activities for the purpose of developing and improving new products and services. These costs are expensed when incurred and included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 , December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 , these expenditures amounted to $18.1 million and $11.8 million and $12.5 million , respectively. Employee Benefit Plans The Company provides a range of benefits, including pensions and postretirement benefits to eligible current and former employees. Determining the cost associated with such benefits is dependent on various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, employee mortality, turnover rates, and healthcare cost trend rates. Actuaries perform the required calculations to determine expense in accordance with GAAP. Actual results may differ from the actuarial assumptions and are generally accumulated into Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into earnings over future periods. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions at each measurement date and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends, if appropriate. Income Taxes The Company records a tax provision for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations. The provision is computed using the asset and liability method of accounting, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. In addition, the Company recognizes future tax benefits, such as net operating losses and tax credits, to the extent that realizing these benefits is considered in its judgment to be more likely than not. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax items are expected to be realized or settled. The Company regularly reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets considering historic profitability, projected future taxable income, and timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences as well as the feasibility of our tax planning strategies. Where appropriate, a valuation allowance is recorded if available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes to valuation allowances are recognized in earnings in the period such determination is made. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions by recognizing the financial statement effects of a tax position only when, based upon the technical merits, it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained upon examination. The tax impacts recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest impact that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. The Company recognizes potential accrued interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax positions as a component of the provision for income taxes. Recent Accounting Standards In January 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2015-01, "Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items" ("ASU 2015-01") which eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. Under the new guidance, an event or transaction that meets the criteria for extraordinary classification is segregated from the results of ordinary operations and shown as a separate item in the income statement, net of tax. In addition, certain other related disclosures are required. ASU 2015-01 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its financial results. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”). The new guidance addresses management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Substantial doubt is defined as an indication that it is probable that an entity will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that financial statements are issued. Management’s evaluation should be based on relevant conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that are known and reasonably knowable at the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2014-15 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its financial results. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09"), which creates a comprehensive, five-step model for revenue recognition that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Under the new guidance, a company will be required to use more judgment and make more estimates when considering contract terms as well as relevant facts and circumstances when identifying performance obligations, estimating the amount of variable consideration in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In addition, ASU 2014-09 enhances disclosures about revenue, provides guidance for transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively and improves guidance for multiple-element arrangements. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 on its financial results. In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"), which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a disposal of a component or a group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. In addition, ASU 2014-08 enhances disclosures for reporting discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this accounting pronouncement effective January 1, 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial results. In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" ("ASU 2013-11"), which requires an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, be presented in the financial statements as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed. In situations where a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU 2013-11 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with retroactive application permitted. The Company adopted this accounting pronouncement effective December 29, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial results.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions Providência Acquisition On January 27, 2014, the Company announced that PGI Polímeros do Brazil, a Brazilian corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("PGI Acquisition Company"), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Companhia Providência Indústria e Comércio, a Brazilian corporation ("Providência") and certain shareholders named therein. Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, PGI Acquisition Company agreed to acquire a 71.25% controlling interest in Providência (the “Providência Acquisition”). Providência is a leading manufacturer of nonwovens primarily used in hygiene applications as well as industrial and healthcare applications. Based in Brazil, Providência has three locations, including one in the United States. The Providência Acquisition was completed on June 11, 2014 (the "Providência Acquisition Date") for an aggregate purchase price of $424.8 million and funded with the proceeds from borrowings under an incremental term loan amendment to the Company's existing Senior Secured Credit Agreement as well as the proceeds from the issuance of $210.0 million of 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2019. The components of the purchase price are as follows: In thousands Consideration Cash consideration paid to selling shareholders $ 188,117 Cash consideration deposited into escrow 8,252 Deferred purchase price 47,931 Debt repaid 180,532 Total consideration $ 424,832 Total consideration paid included $47.9 million of deferred purchase price (the "Deferred Purchase Price"). The Deferred Purchase Price is held by the Company and relates to certain unaccrued tax claims of Providência (the "Providência Tax Claims"). The Deferred Purchase Price is denominated in Brazilian Reals (R$) and accretes at a rate of 9.5% per annum compounded daily. If the Providência Tax Claims are resolved in the Company's favor, the Deferred Purchase Price will be paid to the selling shareholders. However, if the Company or Providência incur actual tax liability in respect to the Providência Tax Claims, the amount of Deferred Purchase Price owed to the selling shareholders will be reduced by the amount of such actual tax liability. The Company will be responsible for any actual tax liability in excess of the Deferred Purchase Price and the cash consideration deposited into escrow. Based on the Company's best estimate, resolution of the Providência Tax Claims is expected to take longer than a year. As a result, the Deferred Purchase Price is classified as a noncurrent liability with accretion recognized within Interest expense . As required by Brazilian law, PGI Acquisition Company filed a mandatory tender offer registration request with the Securities Commission of Brazil (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários or the “CVM”) in order to launch, as required by Brazilian law, after the CVM's approval, a tender offer to acquire the remaining 28.75% of the outstanding capital stock of Providência that is currently held by the minority shareholders (the “Mandatory Tender Offer”). The price per share to be paid to the minority shareholders in connection with the Mandatory Tender Offer will be substantially the same as paid to the selling shareholders upon acquisition of control, including the portion allocated to deferred purchase price and escrow. In addition, the Company voluntarily opted to amend the Mandatory Tender Offer to provide the minority shareholders with an alternative price structure with no escrow or deferred purchase price. Based on the alternative offer, the minority shareholders would receive an all-cash purchase price at closing. The Mandatory Tender Offer registration request is currently under review with the CVM. Once the Mandatory Tender Offer is approved and launched, the minority shareholders have the right, but not the obligation, to sell their remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência. Given such right of the minority shareholders, the Company determined that ASC 480, "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity" ("ASC 480") requires the noncontrolling interest to be presented as mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and adjusted to its estimated maximum redemption amount at each balance sheet date. Refer to Note 14, "Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest" for further information on the accounting of the redeemable noncontrolling interest. The Providência Acquisition was recorded using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations. As a result, the total purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the Providência Acquisition Date. Any excess of the purchase price is recognized as goodwill, which is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma information for the three months ended March 29, 2014 assumes the acquisition of Providência occurred as of the beginning of 2014. In thousands Three Months Net sales $ 512,105 Net income (loss) (19,755 ) The unaudited pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results that actually would have been achieved had the operations been combined during the periods presented, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results or trends. Net sales and Operating income (loss) attributable to Providência for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $73.6 million and $13.4 million , respectively. Dounor Acquisition On March 25, 2015, the Company announced that PGI France Holdings SAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement to acquire Dounor SAS. (“Dounor”) for a purchase price of €55 million . The acquisition was completed on April 17, 2015 and funded through the Company's Senior Secured Credit Agreement, as amended. Located in France, Dounor is a manufacturer of nonwoven materials used in the hygiene, healthcare and industrial applications. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the purchase accounting implications of the Dounor acquisition.	Acquisitions Providência Acquisition On January 27, 2014, the Company announced that PGI Polímeros do Brazil, a Brazilian corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("PGI Acquisition Company"), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Providência and certain shareholders named therein. Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, PGI Acquisition Company agreed to acquire a 71.25% controlling interest in Providência (the “Providência Acquisition”). Providência is a leading manufacturer of spunmelt nonwoven products primarily used in hygiene applications as well as industrial and healthcare applications. Based in Brazil, Providência has three locations, including one in the United States. The Providência Acquisition was completed on June 11, 2014 (the "Providência Acquisition Date") for an aggregate purchase price of $424.8 million and funded with the proceeds from borrowings under an incremental term loan amendment to the Company's existing Senior Secured Credit Agreement as well as the proceeds from the issuance of $210.0 million of 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2019. The components of the purchase price are as follows: In thousands Consideration Cash consideration paid to selling stockholders $ 188,117 Cash consideration deposited into escrow 8,252 Deferred consideration 47,931 Debt repaid 180,532 Total consideration $ 424,832 Total consideration paid included $47.9 million of deferred purchase price (the "Deferred Consideration"). The Deferred Consideration is denominated in Brazilian Reais (R$) and accretes at a rate of 9.5% per annum compounded daily. Depending on the resolutions of certain existing and potential tax claims (the "Providência Tax Claims"), the Deferred Consideration will be paid to the selling stockholders. If the Company or Providência incur actual tax liability in respect to the Providência Tax Claims, the amount of Deferred Consideration owed to the selling shareholders will be reduced by the amount of such actual tax liability. The Company will be responsible for any actual tax liability in excess of the Deferred Consideration and the cash consideration deposited into escrow. Based on the Company's best estimate, resolution and payment of the existing and potential tax claims is anticipated in 2016 or later. As a result, the Deferred Consideration is classified as a noncurrent liability with accretion recognized within Interest expense . As required by Brazilian law, PGI Acquisition Company filed a mandatory tender offer registration request with the Securities Commission of Brazil (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários or the “CVM”) in order to launch as required by Brazilian law, after the CVM's approval, a tender offer to acquire the remaining 28.75% of the outstanding capital stock of Providência that is currently held by the minority shareholders (the “Mandatory Tender Offer”). The price per share to be paid to the minority shareholders in connection with the Mandatory Tender Offer will be substantially the same as paid to the selling shareholders up acquisition of control, including the portion allocated to deferred consideration and escrow. In addition, the Company voluntarily opted to amend the Mandatory Tender Offer to provide the minority shareholders with an alternative price structure with no escrow or deferred purchase price. Based on the alternative offer, the minority shareholders would receive an all-cash purchase price at closing. The Mandatory Tender Offer registration request is currently under review with the CVM. Once the Mandatory Tender Offer is approved and launched, the minority shareholders have the right, but not the obligation, to sell their remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência. Given such right of the minority shareholders, the Company determined that ASC 480, "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity" ("ASC 480") requires the noncontrolling interest to be presented as mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and adjusted to its estimated maximum redemption amount at each balance sheet date. Refer to Note 17, "Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest" for further information on the accounting of the redeemable noncontrolling interest. The Providência Acquisition was recorded using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations. As a result, the total purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the preliminary estimate of fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the Providência Acquisition Date. Any excess of the purchase price is recognized as goodwill. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company obtained new information related to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Providência. The facts and circumstances existed at the date of acquisition and, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized at that date. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company updated its fair market value estimates for inventory, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and redeemable noncontrolling interest. In addition, deferred tax impacts related to these updates were recorded. In accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations" ("ASC 805"), measurement period adjustments are not included in current earnings, but recognized as of the date of acquisition with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill resulting from the change in preliminary amounts. As a result, the Company adjusted the preliminary allocation of the purchase price initially recorded at the Providência Acquisition Date to reflect these measurement period adjustments. The estimated fair values of Providência assets acquired, liabilities assumed and resulting goodwill are subject to adjustment as the Company finalizes its fair value analysis. The Company has not completed the detailed valuation work necessary to arrive at the required estimates of the fair value of Providência net assets and the related allocation of purchase price. The Company is still waiting on additional information to finalize the valuation of its acquired intangible assets and property, plant and equipment accounting as well as the accounting for certain tax matters. The Company will complete its final purchase price allocation during the second quarter of 2015. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price and related measurement period adjustments are as follows: In thousands Preliminary June 11, 2014 Measurement Period Adjustments Adjusted June 11, 2014 Cash $ 20,621 $ — $ 20,621 Accounts receivable 56,976 (4,047 ) 52,929 Inventory 33,000 1,077 34,077 Other current assets 27,748 4,100 31,848 Total current assets 138,345 1,130 139,475 Property, plant and equipment 400,000 (94,694 ) 305,306 Goodwill 106,335 27,312 133,647 Intangible assets 4,770 14,230 19,000 Other noncurrent assets 12,288 — 12,288 Total assets acquired $ 661,738 $ (52,022 ) $ 609,716 Current liabilities $ 28,863 $ 2,742 $ 31,605 Total debt 74,930 — 74,930 Deferred income taxes 38,373 (42,808 ) (4,435 ) Other noncurrent liabilities 1,992 — 1,992 Total liabilities assumed 144,158 (40,066 ) 104,092 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 92,990 (12,198 ) 80,792 Net assets acquired $ 424,590 $ 242 $ 424,832 Cash, accounts receivable and current liabilities were stated at their historical carrying values, which approximate fair value, given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The preliminary estimate of fair value for inventories was based on computations which considered many factors including the estimated selling price of the inventory, the cost to dispose of the inventory as well as the replacement cost of the inventory, where applicable. As a result, the Company increased the carrying value of inventory by $4.5 million . The preliminary estimate of fair value for property, plant and equipment was based on management's assessment of the acquired assets condition, as well as an evaluation of the current market value for such assets. In addition, the Company also considered the length of time over which the economic benefit of these assets is expected to be realized and adjusted the useful life of such assets accordingly as of the valuation date. As a result, the Company decreased the carrying value of property, plant and equipment by $16.9 million . The preliminary estimate of fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest was based upon management's assessment of the then current market value of the outstanding shares of stock. The Company recorded an intangible asset, which consisted of a finite-lived customer relationships intangible asset with an estimated fair value of $ 19.0 million . The valuation was determined using an income approach methodology using the multi-period excess earnings method. The average estimated useful life of the intangible assets is considered to be 15 years, determined based upon various accounting studies, historical acquisition experience, economic factors and future cash flows. The excess of the purchase price over the preliminary amounts allocated to specific assets and liabilities is included in goodwill which has been allocated on a preliminary basis to the North America and South America segments. The goodwill associated with the Providência Acquisition is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The premium in the purchase price paid by the Company for the acquisition of Providência broadens our scale and further solidifies the Company's position as the largest manufacturer of nonwovens in the world. The Company anticipates that the broad base of clients associated with the acquisition of Providência will enhance the Company's position in hygiene products and markets as well as strengthen our position in the Americas. In the short-term, the Company anticipates realizing operational and cost synergies at Providência that include purchasing optimization due to larger volumes, reduced manufacturing costs and lower general and administrative costs. Acquisition related costs are as follows: In thousands Amount Loan acquisition costs $ 21,297 Transaction expenses 18,552 Total $ 39,849 Capitalized loan acquisition costs related to the Providência Acquisition of $10.6 million were recorded within Intangible assets, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized over the term of the loan to which such costs relate. The remainder, $10.7 million , was expensed as incurred during the second quarter and included within Debt modification and extinguishment costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These costs related to common lenders included in the incremental term loan amendment to the Company's existing Senior Secured Credit Agreement. In accordance with ASC 805, transaction expenses related to the Providência Acquisition were expensed as incurred within Special charges, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Fiberweb Acquisition On September 17, 2013, PGI Acquisition Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement with Fiberweb Limited (formerly Fiberweb plc)("Fiberweb") containing the terms of a cash offer to purchase 100% of the issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Fiberweb at a cash price of £1.02 per share (the "Fiberweb Acquisition"). Under the terms of the agreement, Fiberweb would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The offer was effected by a court sanctioned scheme of arrangement of Fiberweb under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act 2006 and consummated on November 15, 2013 (the "Fiberweb Acquisition Date"). The aggregate purchase price was valued at $287.8 million and funded on November 27, 2013 with the proceeds of borrowings under a $268.0 million Senior Secured Bridge Credit Agreement and a $50.0 million Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement (together, the "Bridge Facilities"). The Bridge Facilities were subsequently refinanced, along with transaction expenses, with the proceeds from a $295.0 million Senior Secured Credit Agreement and a $30.7 million equity investment from Blackstone. Fiberweb is one of the largest global manufacturers of specialized technical fabrics with eight production sites in six countries. The Fiberweb Acquisition was recorded using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations. As a result, the total purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the Fiberweb Acquisition Date. Any excess of the purchase price was recognized as goodwill in the North America segment. During the quarter ended September 27, 2014, the Company finalized its valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which resulted in the necessity to revise the original estimate of fair value. As required by the acquisition method of accounting, the Company retrospectively adjusted the acquisition date balance sheet and the results of operations of the fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2013 to reflect the following: (1) an increase in the estimated fair value of property, plant and equipment; (2) an increase in the estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets; (3) an increase in the deferred tax liability related to the increased value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets; and (4) a decrease in goodwill caused by the net effect of these adjustments. The recast allocation of the purchase price was as follows: In thousands November 15, 2013 Cash $ 8,792 Accounts receivable 49,967 Inventory 71,081 Other current assets 29,889 Total current assets 159,729 Property, plant and equipment 187,529 Goodwill 33,699 Intangible assets 85,996 Other noncurrent assets 1,403 Total assets acquired $ 468,356 Current liabilities 84,255 Financing obligation 20,300 Total debt 19,391 Deferred income taxes 45,974 Other noncurrent liabilities 9,825 Noncontrolling interest 849 Total liabilities assumed $ 180,594 Net assets acquired $ 287,762 Cash, accounts receivable and current liabilities were stated at their historical carrying values, which approximate their fair value, given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. Inventories were recorded at fair value and was based on computations which considered many factors including the estimated selling price of the inventory, the cost to dispose of the inventory as well as the replacement cost of the inventory, where applicable. As a result, the Company increased the carrying value of inventory by $9.7 million . The estimate of fair value for property, plant and equipment was based on management's assessment of the acquired assets condition, as well as an evaluation of the current market value for such assets. In addition, the Company also considered the length of time over which the economic benefit of these assets is expected to be realized and adjusted the useful life of such assets accordingly as of the valuation date. As a result, the Company increased the carrying value of property, plant and equipment by $24.5 million . The Company recorded intangible assets based on their estimated fair value, and consisted of the following: In thousands Useful Life Amount Technology 15 years $ 31,827 Trade names Indefinite 11,412 Customer relationships 20 years 42,757 Total $ 85,996 The Company allocated $11.4 million to trade names, primarily related to Typar and Reemay. Management considered many factors in the determination that it will account for the asset as an indefinite-lived, including the current market leadership position of the name as well as the recognition in the industry. Therefore, in accordance with current accounting guidance, the indefinite-lived intangible asset will not be amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually (more frequently if certain indicators are present). The excess of the purchase price over the amounts allocated to specific assets and liabilities is included in goodwill and has been allocated to the North America segment. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The premium in the purchase price paid by the Company for the acquisition of Fiberweb reflects the establishment of the largest manufacturers of nonwovens in the world. The Company anticipates that the improved diversity associated with the acquisition of Fiberweb will provide a foundation for enhanced access to clients in highly specialized, niche end markets as well as provide complementary solutions and new technologies to address our customer's desire for innovation and customized solutions. In the short-term, the Company anticipates realizing significant operational and cost synergies that include purchasing optimization due to larger volumes, improvement in manufacturing costs and lower general and administrative costs. Acquisition related costs were as follows: In thousands Amount Loan acquisition costs $ 16,102 Transaction expenses 15,783 Total $ 31,885 Loan acquisition costs related to the Fiberweb Acquisition were capitalized and recorded within Intangible assets, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized over the term of the loan to which such costs relate. In accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations" ("ASC 805"), transaction expenses related to the Acquisition are expensed as incurred within Special charges, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma information for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 assumes the acquisition of Fiberweb and Providência occurred as of the beginning of 2014 and 2013, respectively. In thousands December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Net sales $ 2,005,678 $ 1,966,103 Net income (loss) (132,977 ) (78,847 ) The unaudited pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results that actually would have been achieved had the operations been combined during the periods presented, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results or trends. During 2014, net sales and operating income (loss) attributable to Providência since the Providência Acquisition Date was $194.3 million and a loss of $3.4 million , respectively. AVINTIV Acquisition On January 28, 2011, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 4, 2010, the Company was acquired by affiliates of the Blackstone Group (“Blackstone”), along with certain members of the Company's management (the "Merger"), for an aggregate purchase price valued at $403.5 million . As a result, the Company became a privately-held company. The Merger was financed by $560.0 million in aggregate principal of debt financing as well as common equity capital. In addition, the Company repaid its existing outstanding debt. The Merger was recorded using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations and non-controlling interest. The purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the date of merger and resulted in goodwill of $86.4 million and intangible assets of $72.0 million , of which $48.5 million related to definite-lived intangible assets and $23.5 million related to indefinite-lived tradenames. Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable were stated at their historical carrying values, which approximate their fair value, given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. Inventories were recorded at fair value, based on computations which considered many factors including the estimated selling price of the inventory, the cost to dispose the inventory as well as the replacement cost of the inventory, where applicable.

Accounts Receivable Factoring A

Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements	Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements In the ordinary course of business, the Company may utilize accounts receivable factoring agreements with third-party financial institutions in order to accelerate its cash collections from product sales. In addition, these agreements provide the Company with the ability to limit credit exposure to potential bad debts, to better manage costs related to collections as well as to enable customers to extend their credit terms. These agreements involve the ownership transfer of eligible trade accounts receivable, without recourse or discount, to a third party financial institution in exchange for cash. The Company accounts for these transactions in accordance with ASC 860, "Transfers and Servicing" ("ASC 860"). ASC 860 allows for the ownership transfer of accounts receivable to qualify for sale treatment when the appropriate criteria is met, which permits the Company to present the balances sold under the program to be excluded from Accounts receivable, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Receivables are considered sold when (i) they are transferred beyond the reach of the Company and its creditors, (ii) the purchaser has the right to pledge or exchange the receivables, and (iii) the Company has surrendered control over the transferred receivables. In addition, the Company provides no other forms of continued financial support to the purchaser of the receivables once the receivables are sold. Amounts due from financial institutions are included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company has a U.S. based program where certain U.S. based receivables are sold to an unrelated third-party financial institution. Under the current terms of the U.S. agreement, the maximum amount of outstanding advances at any one time is $20.0 million , which limitation is subject to change based on the level of eligible receivables, restrictions on concentrations of receivables and the historical performance of the receivables sold. In addition, the Company's subsidiaries in Brazil, Colombia, France, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands and Spain have entered into factoring agreements to sell certain receivables to unrelated third-party financial institutions. Under the terms of the non-U.S. agreements, the maximum amount of outstanding advances at any one time is $78.0 million (measured at March 31, 2015 foreign exchange rates), which limitation is subject to change based on the level of eligible receivables, restrictions on concentrations of receivables and the historical performance of the receivables sold. The following is a summary of receivables sold to the third-party financial institutions that existed at the following balance sheet dates: In thousands March 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Trade receivables sold to financial institutions $ 81,810 $ 92,528 Net amounts advanced from financial institutions 71,065 78,900 Amounts due from financial institutions $ 10,745 $ 13,628 The Company sold $174.6 million and $131.7 million of receivables under the terms of the factoring agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 29, 2014 , respectively. The year-over-year increase in receivables sold is primarily attributable to accounts receivable factoring agreements associated with our recent acquisitions. In addition, a new agreement that was established in France during 2014 contributed to the increase. The Company pays a factoring fee associated with the sale of receivables based on the invoice value of the receivables sold. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 29, 2014 , factoring fees incurred were $0.4 million and $0.4 million , respectively. These amounts are recorded within Foreign currency and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).	Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements In the ordinary course of business, the Company may utilize accounts receivable factoring agreements with third-party financial institutions in order to accelerate its cash collections from product sales. In addition, these agreements provide the Company with the ability to limit credit exposure to potential bad debts, to better manage costs related to collections as well as to enable customers to extend their credit terms. These agreements involve the ownership transfer of eligible trade accounts receivable, without recourse or discount, to a third-party financial institution in exchange for cash. The Company accounts for these transactions in accordance with ASC 860, "Transfers and Servicing" ("ASC 860"). ASC 860 allows for the ownership transfer of accounts receivable to qualify for sale treatment when the appropriate criteria is met, which permits the Company to present the balances sold under the program to be excluded from Accounts receivable, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Receivables are considered sold when (i) they are transferred beyond the reach of the Company and its creditors, (ii) the purchaser has the right to pledge or exchange the receivables, and (iii) the Company has surrendered control over the transferred receivables. In addition, the Company provides no other forms of continued financial support to the purchaser of the receivables once the receivables are sold. Amounts due from financial institutions are recorded with Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company has a U.S. based program where certain U.S. based receivables are sold to an unrelated third-party financial institution. Under the current terms of the U.S. agreement, the maximum amount of outstanding advances at any one time is $20.0 million , which limitation is subject to change based on the level of eligible receivables, restrictions on concentrations of receivables and the historical performance of the receivables sold. In addition, the Company's subsidiaries in Brazil, Colombia, France, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands and Spain have entered into factoring agreements to sell certain receivables to an unrelated third-party financial institutions. Under the terms of the non-U.S. agreements, the maximum amount of outstanding advances at any one time is $84.4 million (measured at December 31, 2014 foreign exchange rates), which limitation is subject to change based on the level of eligible receivables, restrictions on concentrations of receivables and the historical performance of the receivables sold. The following is a summary of receivables sold to the third-party financial institutions that existed at the following balance sheet dates: In thousands December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Trade receivables sold to financial institutions $ 92,528 $ 71,542 Net amounts advanced from financial institutions 78,900 63,667 Amounts due from financial institutions $ 13,628 $ 7,875 The Company sold $657.8 million and $414.0 million of receivables under the terms of the factoring agreements during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , respectively. The year-over-year increase in receivables sold is primarily attributable to accounts receivable factoring agreements acquired with both the Fiberweb Acquisition and the Providência Acquisition. In addition, a new agreement that was established in France contributed to the increase. The Company pays a factoring fee associated with the sale of receivables based on the dollar of the receivables sold. Amounts incurred for the Company were $1.6 million , $1.2 million and $ 1.1 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 , December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 , respectively. These amounts are recorded within Foreign currency and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Inventories, Net

Inventories, Net	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories, Net	Inventories At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the major classes of inventory are as follows: In thousands March 31, December 31, Raw materials and supplies $ 55,251 $ 58,951 Work in process 19,194 19,151 Finished goods 82,571 95,599 Total $ 157,016 $ 173,701 Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method, or fair market value. The Company performs periodic assessments to determine the existence of obsolete, slow-moving and non-saleable inventories and records necessary provisions to reduce such inventories to net realizable value. Reserve balances, primarily related to obsolete and slow-moving inventories, were $9.3 million and $7.8 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.	Inventories, Net At December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , the major classes of inventory were as follows: In thousands December 31, December 28, Raw materials and supplies $ 58,951 $ 55,544 Work in process 19,151 19,102 Finished goods 95,599 81,428 Total $ 173,701 $ 156,074 Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method, or fair market value. The Company performs periodic assessments to determine the existence of obsolete, slow-moving and non-saleable inventories and records necessary provisions to reduce such inventories to net realizable value. Reserve balances, primarily related to obsolete and slow-moving inventories, were $7.8 million and $3.3 million at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , respectively. As a result of the acquisition of Providência, the Company increased the carrying value of inventory by $4.5 million as of the Providência Acquisition Date in order to adjust to estimated fair value in accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations. The preliminary change in the fair value of the assets were based on computations which considered many factors including the estimated selling price of the inventory, the cost to dispose of the inventory as well as the replacement cost of the inventory, where applicable. The step-up in inventory value was amortized to Cost of Goods Sold over the period of Providência's normal inventory turns, which approximated one month. As a result of the acquisition of Fiberweb, the Company increased the carrying value of inventory by $9.7 million as of the Fiberweb Acquisition Date in order to adjust to estimated fair value in accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations. The change in the fair value of the assets were based on computations which considered many factors including the estimated selling price of the inventory, the cost to dispose of the inventory as well as the replacement cost of the inventory, where applicable. The step-up in inventory value was amortized to Cost of Goods Sold over the period of the Company's normal inventory turns, which approximated two months.

Property, Plant and Equipment,

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net The major classes of property, plant and equipment consist of the following: In thousands December 31, December 28, Land $ 54,919 $ 50,780 Buildings and land improvements 240,515 179,821 Machinery, equipment and other 755,590 569,157 Construction in progress 49,887 28,181 Subtotal 1,100,911 827,939 Less: Accumulated depreciation (230,681 ) (175,159 ) Total $ 870,230 $ 652,780 Depreciation expense was $101.8 million , $64.4 million and $58.1 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 , December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 , respectively.

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	Goodwill The Company records as goodwill the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Once the final valuation has been performed for each acquisition, adjustments may be recorded. Goodwill is tested and reviewed annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or whenever there is a significant change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of the asset may be less than the carrying amount of the asset. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows: In thousands North America South America Europe Asia Total December 29, 2012 $ 39,129 $ 6,851 $ — $ 34,628 $ 80,608 Acquisitions 33,699 — — — 33,699 Impairment — — — — — Translation 781 — — 240 1,021 December 28, 2013 $ 73,609 $ 6,851 $ — $ 34,868 $ 115,328 Acquisitions 5,688 127,959 — — 133,647 Impairment — (6,851 ) — — (6,851 ) Translation (781 ) (20,597 ) — (192 ) (21,570 ) December 31, 2014 $ 78,516 $ 107,362 $ — $ 34,676 $ 220,554 As of December 29, 2012, the Company had recorded goodwill of $80.6 million . The balance primarily related to the Merger in which $86.4 million was recorded as goodwill, net of a $7.6 million impairment charge to goodwill in the fourth quarter of 2011 as a result of its annual goodwill impairment test. Other than the amount recorded during 2011, the Company does not have any accumulated impairment losses through December 28, 2013. On September 15, 2013, PGI Acquisition Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement with Fiberweb containing the terms of a cash offer to purchase 100% of the issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Fiberweb. The Acquisition was consummated on November 15, 2013 and funded on November 27, 2013 with the proceeds of the Bridge Facilities. The purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liability assumed based on the fair value estimates of such assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition. As a result, the Company recorded $33.7 million as goodwill. On January 27, 2014, PGI Acquisition Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement with Providência to acquire a 71.25% controlling interest in Providência. The acquisition was consummated on June 11, 2014 and funded with the proceeds from borrowings under an incremental term loan amendment to the Company's existing Senior Secured Credit Agreement as well as the proceeds form the issuance of $210.0 million of 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2019. The purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the fair value estimates of such assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition. As a result, the Company recorded $133.6 million as goodwill. In connection with the Providência Acquisition, the Company realigned its internal reporting structure to reflect its new organizational structure and business focus. Per ASC 350, "Goodwill and Other" ("ASC 350"), goodwill is required to be tested for impairment both before and after a reorganization. As a result, the Company performed a qualitative assessment during the third quarter and determined that goodwill was not impaired at any of the reporting units prior to the reorganization. Subsequent to the reorganization, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment test and determined that the fair value of goodwill at the Argentina/Colombia reporting unit was zero and that all of its goodwill would be impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $6.9 million . Refer to Note 13, "Fair Value of Financial Instruments" for further information on the interim goodwill impairment test.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested and reviewed annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or whenever there is a significant change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of the asset may be less than the carrying amount of the asset. All other intangible assets with finite useful lives are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The following table sets forth the gross amount and accumulated amortization of the Company's intangible assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : March 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 In thousands Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Technology $ 63,726 $ (16,230 ) $ 47,496 $ 63,726 $ (14,902 ) $ 48,824 Customer relationships 73,511 (13,844 ) 59,667 76,242 (12,735 ) 63,507 Loan acquisition costs 40,612 (16,101 ) 24,511 40,612 (14,447 ) 26,165 Other 7,219 (1,829 ) 5,390 7,104 (1,601 ) 5,503 Tradenames (indefinite-lived) 34,912 — 34,912 34,912 — 34,912 Total $ 219,980 $ (48,004 ) $ 171,976 $ 222,596 $ (43,685 ) $ 178,911 As of March 31, 2015 , the Company had recorded intangible assets of $172.0 million , which includes amounts associated with loan acquisition costs. These expenditures represent the cost of obtaining financings that are capitalized in the balance sheet and amortized over the term of the loans to which such costs relate. The following table presents amortization of the Company's intangible assets for the following periods: In thousands Three Months Three Months Intangible assets $ 2,764 $ 3,102 Loan acquisition costs 1,654 1,026 Total $ 4,418 $ 4,128 Estimated amortization expense on existing intangible assets for each of the next five years is expected to approximate $15 million in 2015, $16 million in 2016, $16 million in 2017, $16 million in 2018 and $16 million in 2019.	Intangible Assets Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested and reviewed annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or whenever there is a significant change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of the asset may be less than the carrying amount of the asset. All other intangible assets with finite useful lives are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The following table sets forth the gross amount and accumulated amortization of the Company's intangible assets at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 : December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 In thousands Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Technology $ 63,726 $ (14,902 ) $ 48,824 $ 63,705 $ (9,359 ) $ 54,346 Customer relationships 76,242 (12,735 ) 63,507 60,078 (8,404 ) 51,674 Loan acquisition costs 40,612 (14,447 ) 26,165 30,067 (7,817 ) 22,250 Other 7,104 (1,601 ) 5,503 6,928 (711 ) 6,217 Tradenames (indefinite-lived) 34,912 — 34,912 34,912 — 34,912 Total $ 222,596 $ (43,685 ) $ 178,911 $ 195,690 $ (26,291 ) $ 169,399 As of December 31, 2014 , the Company had recorded intangible assets of $178.9 million . Included in this amount are loan acquisition costs incurred in association with acquisitions. These expenditures represent the cost of obtaining financings that are capitalized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized over the term of the loans to which such costs relate. The following table presents amortization of the Company's intangible assets for the following periods: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Intangible assets $ 10,801 $ 7,095 $ 5,906 Loan acquisition costs 5,698 4,796 2,665 Total $ 16,499 $ 11,891 $ 8,571 Estimated amortization expense on existing intangible assets for each of the next five years is expected to approximate $15 million in 2015, $16 million in 2016, $16 million in 2017, $16 million in 2018 and $16 million in 2019.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Li

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following: In thousands March 31, December 31, Accounts payable to vendors $ 177,592 $ 209,527 Accrued compensation and benefits 44,330 42,485 Accrued interest 13,429 19,748 Other accrued expenses 46,557 49,553 Total $ 281,908 $ 321,313	Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following: In thousands December 31, December 28, Accounts payable to vendors $ 209,527 $ 209,031 Accrued salaries, wages, incentive compensation and other fringe benefits 42,485 33,889 Accrued interest 19,748 19,063 Other accrued expenses 49,553 45,748 Total $ 321,313 $ 307,731

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt The following table presents the Company's outstanding debt at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : In thousands March 31, December 31, Term Loans $ 701,328 $ 703,029 Senior Secured Notes 504,000 504,000 Senior Unsecured Notes 210,000 210,000 ABL Facility — — Argentina credit facilities: Nacion Facility 4,177 5,010 Galicia Facility 1,700 2,047 China Credit Facility 10,468 18,920 Brazil Export Credit Facility 15,231 18,871 India loans 2,124 2,437 Capital lease obligations 737 861 Total long-term debt including current maturities 1,449,765 1,465,175 Short-term borrowings 25,742 17,665 Total debt $ 1,475,507 $ 1,482,840 The fair value of the Company's long-term debt was $1,461.4 million at March 31, 2015 and $1,463.9 million at December 31, 2014 . The fair value of long-term debt is based upon quoted market prices in inactive markets or on available rates for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 2). Term Loans On December 19, 2013, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Credit Agreement (the loans thereunder, the "Term Loans") with a maturity date upon the earlier of (i) December 19, 2019 and (ii) the 91st day prior to the scheduled maturity of the Company's 7.75% Senior Secured Notes; provided that on such 91st day, the Company's 7.75% Senior Secured Notes have an outstanding aggregate principal amount in excess of $150.0 million . The Term Loans provide for a commitment by the lenders to make secured term loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed $295.0 million , the proceeds of which were used to partially repay amounts outstanding under the Senior Secured Bridge Credit Agreement and the Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement (the "Bridge Facilities"). Borrowings bear interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to, at the Company's option, (i) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus ½ of 1% , (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Citicorp North America, Inc. as its "prime rate" and (c) the LIBOR rate for a one-month interest period plus 1.0% (provided that in no event shall such base rate with respect to the Term Loans be less than 2.0% per annum), in each case plus an applicable margin of 3.25% or (ii) a LIBOR rate for the applicable interest period (provided that in no event shall such LIBOR rate with respect to the Term Loans be less than 1.0% per annum) plus an applicable margin of 4.25% . The applicable margin for the Term Loans is subject to a 25 basis point step-down upon the achievement of a certain senior secured net leverage ratio. The Company is required to repay installments on the Term Loans in quarterly installments in aggregate amounts equal to 1.0% per annum of their funded total principal amount, with the remaining amount payable on the maturity date. On June 10, 2014, the Company entered into an incremental term loan amendment (the "Incremental Amendment") to the existing Term Loans in which the Company obtained $415.0 million of commitments for incremental term loans from the existing lenders, the terms of which are substantially identical to the terms of the Term Loans. Pursuant to the Incremental Amendment, the Company borrowed $310.0 million , the proceeds of which were used to fund a portion of the consideration paid for the Providência Acquisition. The remaining commitments were used during the third quarter of 2014 to repay existing indebtedness. The Term Loans are secured (i) together with the Tranche 2 (as defined below) loans, on a first-priority lien basis by substantially all of the Company's assets and the assets of any existing and future subsidiary guarantors (other than collateral securing the ABL Facility on a first-priority basis), including all of the Company's capital stock and the capital stock of each restricted subsidiary (which, in the case of foreign subsidiaries, will be limited to 65% of the capital stock of each first-tier foreign subsidiary) and (ii) on a second-priority basis by the collateral securing the ABL Facility, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The Company may voluntarily repay outstanding loans at any time without premium or penalty, other than voluntary prepayment of Term Loans in connection with a repricing transaction on or prior to the date that is six months after the closing date of the Incremental Amendment and customary "breakage" costs with respect to LIBOR loans. The agreement governing the Term Loans, among other restrictions, limit the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock; (ii) pay dividends and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) repurchase stock; (v) incur certain liens; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates; (vii) merge or consolidate; (viii) enter into agreements that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.; (ix) designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and (x) transfer or sell assets. In addition, the Term Loans contain certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default. Under the credit agreement governing the Term Loans, the Company's ability to engage in activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making investments, refinancing certain indebtedness, paying dividends and entering into certain merger transactions is governed, in part, by the Company's ability to satisfy tests based on Adjusted EBITDA (defined as Consolidated EBITDA in the credit agreement governing the Terms Loans). Senior Secured Notes In connection with the Merger, the Company issued $560.0 million of 7.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 on January 28, 2011 . The Senior Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis, by each of AVINTIV Specialty Materials' wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. Interest on the Senior Secured Notes is paid semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year. On July 23, 2014, the Company redeemed $56.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes at a redemption price of 103.0% of the aggregate principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, July 23, 2014. The redemption amount was funded by proceeds from the Incremental Amendment. The indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes limits, subject to certain exceptions, the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock; (ii) pay dividends and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) incur certain liens; (v) enter into transactions with affiliates; (vi) merge or consolidate; (vii) enter into agreements that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.; (viii) designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and (ix) transfer or sell assets. It does not limit the activities of the Parent or the amount of additional indebtedness that Parent or its parent entities may incur. In addition, it also provides for specified events of default, which, if any of them occurs, would permit or require the principal of and accrued interest on the Senior Secured Notes to become or to be declared due and payable. Under the indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes, the Company's ability to engage in certain activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making investments, refinancing certain indebtedness, paying dividends and entering into certain merger transactions is governed, in part, by the Company's ability to satisfy tests based on Adjusted EBITDA (defined as EBITDA in the indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes). Senior Unsecured Notes In connection with the Providência Acquisition, the Company issued $210.0 million of 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019 on June 11, 2014. The Senior Unsecured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis, by each of AVINTIV Specialty Materials' wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. Interest on the Senior Unsecured Notes is paid semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The indenture governing the Senior Unsecured Notes limits, subject to certain exceptions, the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock; (ii) pay dividends and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) incur certain liens; (v) enter into transactions with affiliates; (vi) merge or consolidate; (vii) enter into agreements that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.; (viii) designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and (iv) transfer or sell assets. It does not limit the activities of Parent or the amount of additional indebtedness that Parent or its parent entities may incur. In addition, it also provides for specified events of default which, if any occurs, would permit or require the principal of and accrued interest on the Senior Unsecured Notes to become or to be declared due and payable. Under the indenture governing the Senior Unsecured Notes, the Company's ability to engage in certain activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making investments, refinancing certain indebtedness, paying dividends and entering into certain merger transactions is governed, in part, by the Company's ability to satisfy tests based on Adjusted EBITDA (defined as EBITDA in the indenture governing the Senior Unsecured Notes). ABL Facility On January 28, 2011, the Company entered into a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility which was amended and restated on October 5, 2012 (the "ABL Facility") to provide for borrowings not to exceed $50.0 million , subject to borrowing base availability. The ABL Facility provides borrowing capacity available for letters of credit and borrowings on a same-day basis and is comprised of (i) a revolving tranche of up to $42.5 million (“Tranche 1”) and (ii) a first-in, last out revolving tranche of up to $7.5 million (“Tranche 2”). Provided that no default or event of default was then existing or would arise therefrom, the Company had the option to request that the ABL Facility be increased by an amount not to exceed $20.0 million . The facility matures on October 5, 2017. On November 26, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to the ABL Facility which increased the Tranche 1 revolving credit commitments by $30.0 million (for a total aggregate revolving credit commitment of $80.0 million ) as well as made certain other changes to the agreement. In addition, the Company increased the amount by which the Company can request that the ABL Facility be increased at the Company's option to an amount not to exceed $75.0 million . The effectiveness of the amendment was subject to the satisfaction of certain specified closing conditions by no later than January 31, 2014, all of which were satisfied prior to such date. Based on current average excess availability, the borrowings under the ABL Facility will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company's option, either (A) British Bankers Association LIBOR Rate (“LIBOR”) (adjusted for statutory reserve requirements) plus a margin of (i) 2.00% in the case of Tranche 1 or (ii) 4.00% in the case of Tranche 2; or (B) the higher of (a) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Citibank, N.A. as its "prime rate" and (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% of 1.0% (“ABR”) plus a margin of (x) 1.00% in the case of Tranche 1 or (y) 3.00% in the case of the Tranche 2. As of March 31, 2015 , the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility. The borrowing base availability was $71.0 million . Outstanding letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $19.3 million left $51.7 million available for additional borrowings. The aforementioned letters of credit were primarily provided to certain administrative service providers and financial institutions. None of these letters of credit had been drawn on as of March 31, 2015 . The ABL Facility contains certain restrictions which limit the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt; (ii) pay dividends and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) repurchase stock; (v) incur certain liens; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates; (vii) merge or consolidate or other fundamental changes; (viii) enter into agreements that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments; (ix) designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; (x) transfer or sell assets and (xi) prepay junior financing or other restricted debt. In addition, it contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default. If such an event of default occurs, the lenders under the ABL Facility would be entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due under the ABL Facility and all actions permitted to be taken by a secured creditor. Under the credit agreement governing the ABL Facility, the Company's ability to engage in activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making investments, refinancing certain indebtedness, paying dividends and entering into certain merger transactions is governed, in part by, the Company's ability to satisfy tests based on Adjusted EBITDA (defined as Consolidated EBITDA in the credit agreement governing the ABL Facility). Nacion Facility In January 2007, the Company's subsidiary in Argentina entered into an arrangement with banking institutions in Argentina in order to finance the installation of a new spunmelt line at its facility located near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The maximum borrowings available under the facility, excluding any interest added to principal, were 33.5 million Argentine pesos with respect to an Argentine peso-denominated loan and $26.5 million with respect to a U.S. dollar-denominated loan. The loans are secured by pledges covering (i) the subsidiary's existing equipment lines; (ii) the outstanding stock of the subsidiary; and (iii) the new machinery and equipment being purchased, as well as a trust assignment agreement related to a portion of receivables due from certain major customers of the subsidiary. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under these term loans is based on LIBOR plus 290 basis points for the U.S. dollar-denominated loan and Buenos Aires Interbanking Offered Rate plus 475 basis points for the Argentine peso-denominated loan. Principal and interest payments began in July 2008 with the loans maturing as follows: annual amounts of $3.5 million beginning in 2011 and continuing through 2015, and the remaining $1.7 million in 2016. In connection with the Merger, the Company repaid and terminated the Argentine peso-denominated loan. In addition, the U.S. dollar denominated loan was adjusted to reflect its fair value as of the date of the Merger. As a result, the Company recorded a contra-liability in Long-term debt and will amortize the balance into Interest expense over the remaining life of the facility. At March 31, 2015 , the face amount of the outstanding indebtedness under the U.S. dollar-denominated loan was $4.3 million , with a carrying amount of $4.2 million and a weighted average interest rate of 3.13% . Galicia Facility On September 27, 2013, the Company's subsidiary in Argentina entered into an arrangement with a banking institution in Argentina in order to partially finance the upgrade of a manufacturing line at its facility located near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The maximum borrowings available under the facility, excluding any interest added to principal, is 20.0 million Argentine pesos (approximately $3.5 million ). The three-year term of the agreement began with the date of the first draw down on the facility, which occurred in the third quarter of 2013, with payments required in twenty-five equal monthly installments beginning after one year. Borrowings will bear interest at 15.25% . As of March 31, 2015 , the outstanding balance under the facility was $1.7 million . The remainder of the upgrade is expected to be financed by existing cash balances and cash generated from operations. China Credit Facility In the third quarter of 2012, the Company's subsidiary in China entered into a three-year U.S. dollar denominated construction loan agreement (the “Hygiene Facility”) with a banking institution in China to finance a portion of the installation of a new spunmelt line at its manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Hygiene Facility is based on three-month LIBOR plus an amount to be determined at the time of funding based on the lender's internal head office lending rate (520 basis points at the time the credit agreement was executed). The maximum borrowings available under the facility, excluding any interest added to principal, were $25.0 million . At December 31, 2014 , the outstanding balance under the Hygiene Facility was $18.9 million with a weighted average interest rate of 5.43% . The Company repaid $8.4 million of the principal balance during the current period using a combination of existing cash balances and cash generated from operations. As a result, the outstanding balance under the Hygiene Facility was $10.5 million at March 31, 2015 with a weighted-average interest rate of 5.62% . Brazil Export Credit Facility As a result of the acquisition of Providência, the Company assumed a Brazilian real-denominated export credit facility with Itaú Unibanco S.A., pursuant to which Providência borrowed R$50.0 million in the first quarter of 2013 for the purpose of financing certain export transactions from Brazil. Borrowings bear interest at 8.0% per annum, payable quarterly. The facility matures in February 2016 and is unsecured. As of the date of the acquisition, the Company adjusted the outstanding balance to reflect its fair value. As a result, the Company recorded a contra-liability in Long-term debt and will amortize the balance into Interest expense over the remaining life of the facility. At March 31, 2015 , the face amount of the outstanding indebtedness under the facility was $15.6 million , with a carrying amount of $15.2 million . India Indebtedness As a result of the acquisition of Fiberweb Limited ("Fiberweb"), the Company indirectly assumed control of Terram Geosynthetics Private Limited, a joint venture located in Mundra, India in which the Company maintains a 65% controlling interest. As part of the net assets acquired, the Company assumed $3.8 million of debt (including short-term borrowings) that was entered into with a banking institution in India. Current amounts outstanding primarily relate to a 14.70% term loan, due in 2017, used to purchase fixed assets. Other amounts relate to short-term credit facilities used to finance working capital requirements (included in Short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Balance Sheets). Combined, the outstanding balances totaled $3.2 million at March 31, 2015 . Other Indebtedness The Company periodically enters into short-term credit facilities in order to finance various liquidity requirements, including insurance premium payments and short-term working capital needs. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , outstanding amounts related to such facilities were $25.7 million and $17.0 million , respectively. Borrowings under these facilities are included in Short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company also has documentary letters of credit not associated with the ABL Facility. These letters of credit are primarily provided to certain raw material vendors and amounted to $8.0 million and $7.8 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. None of these letters of credit have been drawn upon.	Debt The following table presents the Company's outstanding debt at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 : In thousands December 31, December 28, Term Loans $ 703,029 $ 293,545 Senior Secured Notes 504,000 560,000 Senior Unsecured Notes 210,000 — ABL Facility — — Argentina credit facilities: Nacion Facility 5,010 8,341 Galicia Facility 2,047 3,082 China Credit Facility 18,920 24,920 Brazil export credit facilities: Itaú Facility ($) — — Itaú Facility (R$) 18,871 — Recovery Zone Facility Bonds — — India Loans 2,437 3,216 Capital lease obligations 861 1,092 Total long-term debt including current maturities 1,465,175 894,196 Short-term borrowings 17,665 2,472 Total debt $ 1,482,840 $ 896,668 The fair value of the Company's long-term debt was $1,463.9 million at December 31, 2014 and $933.8 million at December 28, 2013 . The fair value of long-term debt is based upon quoted market prices in inactive markets or on available rates for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 2). At December 31, 2014 , long-term debt maturities are as follows: In thousands Amount 2015 $ 32,011 2016 29,801 2017 7,704 2018 682,994 2019 714,005 2020 and thereafter — Total $ 1,466,515 Term Loans On December 19, 2013, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Credit Agreement (the loans thereunder, the "Term Loans") with a maturity date upon the earlier of (i) December 19, 2019 and (ii) the 91st day prior to the scheduled maturity of the Company's 7.75% Senior Secured Notes; provided that on such 91st day, the Company's 7.75% Senior Secured Notes have an outstanding aggregate principal amount in excess of $150.0 million . The Term Loans provide for a commitment by the lenders to make secured term loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed $295.0 million , the proceeds of which were used to partially repay amounts outstanding under the Senior Secured Bridge Credit Agreement and the Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement (the "Bridge Facilities"). In connection with the refinancing of the Bridge Facilities with the Term Loans, the Company recognized a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $3.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2013. This amount, included within Debt modification and extinguishment costs , represented debt issuance costs that were previously capitalized and required to be written off upon the refinancing. Borrowings bear interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to, at the Company's option, (i) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 1/2 of 1% , (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Citicorp North America, Inc. as its "prime rate" and (c) the LIBOR rate for a one-month interest period plus 1.0% (provided that in no event shall such base rate with respect to the Term Loans be less than 2.0% per annum), in each case plus an applicable margin of 3.25% or (ii) a LIBOR rate for the applicable interest period (provided that in no event shall such LIBOR rate with respect to the Term Loans be less than 1.0% per annum) plus an applicable margin of 4.25% . The applicable margin for the Term Loans is subject to a 25 basis point step-down upon the achievement of a certain senior secured net leverage ratio. The Company is required to repay installments on the Term Loans in quarterly installments in aggregate amounts equal to 1.0% per annum of their funded total principal amount, with the remaining amount payable on the maturity date. On June 10, 2014, the Company entered into an incremental term loan amendment (the "Incremental Amendment") to the existing Term Loans in which the Company obtained $415.0 million of commitments for incremental term loans from the existing lenders, the terms of which are substantially identical to the terms of the Term Loans. Pursuant to the Incremental Amendment, the Company borrowed $310.0 million , the proceeds of which were used to fund a portion of the consideration paid for the Providência Acquisition. The remaining commitments were used during the third quarter of 2014 to repay existing indebtedness. The terms of the Incremental Amendment are substantially identical to the Term Loans. The Term Loans are secured (i) together with the Tranche 2 (as defined below) loans, on a first-priority lien basis by substantially all of the Company's assets and the assets of any existing and future subsidiary guarantors (other than collateral securing the ABL Facility on a first-priority basis), including all of the Company's capital stock and the capital stock of each restricted subsidiary (which, in the case of foreign subsidiaries, will be limited to 65% of the capital stock of each first-tier foreign subsidiary) and (ii) on a second-priority basis by the collateral securing the ABL Facility, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The Company may voluntarily repay outstanding loans at any time without premium or penalty, other than voluntary prepayment of Term Loans in connection with a repricing transaction on or prior to the date that is six months after the closing date of the Incremental Amendment and customary "breakage" costs with respect to LIBOR loans. The agreement governing the Term Loans, among other restrictions, limit the Company's ability and the ability of the Company's restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock; (ii) pay dividends and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) repurchase stock; (v) incur certain liens; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates; (vii) merge or consolidate; (viii) enter into agreements that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc,; (ix) designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and (x) transfer or sell assets. In addition, the Term Loans contain certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default. Under the credit agreement governing the Term Loans, the Company's ability to engage in activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making investments, refinancing certain indebtedness, paying dividends and entering into certain merger transactions is governed, in part, by our ability to satisfy tests based on Adjusted EBITDA (defined as Consolidated EBITDA in the credit agreement governing the Terms Loans). Senior Secured Notes In connection with the Merger, the Company issued $560.0 million of 7.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 on January 28, 2011 . The Senior Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally on a senior secured basis, by each of AVINTIV Specialty Materials' wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. Interest on the Senior Secured Notes is paid semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year. On July 23, 2014, the Company redeemed $56.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes at a redemption price of 103.0% of the aggregate principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest, to, but excluding, July 23, 2014. The redemption amount was funded by proceeds from the Incremental Amendment. Pursuant to ASC 470, "Modifications and Extinguishments" ("ASC 470"), the Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.6 million , which included $0.9 million related to unamortized debt issuance costs. As the nature of this transaction related to a non-operating event, the loss on extinguishment is included in Debt modifications and extinguishment costs in the current period. The indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes limits, subject to certain exceptions, the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock; (ii) pay dividends and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) incur certain liens; (v) enter into transactions with affiliates; (vi) merge or consolidate; (vii) enter into agreements that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.; (viii) designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and (ix) transfer or sell assets. It does not limit the activities of the Parent or the amount of additional indebtedness that Parent or its parent entities may incur. In addition, it also provides for specified events of default, which, if any of them occurs, would permit or require the principal of and accrued interest on the Senior Secured Notes to become or to be declared due and payable. Under the indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes, the Company's ability to engage in certain activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making investments, refinancing certain indebtedness, paying dividends and entering into certain merger transactions is governed, in part, by the Company's ability to satisfy tests based on Adjusted EBITDA (defined as EBITDA in the indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes). Senior Unsecured Notes In connection with the Providência Acquisition, the Company issued $210.0 million of 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019 on June 11, 2014. The Senior Unsecured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis, by each of AVINTIV Specialty Materials' wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. Interest on the Senior Unsecured Notes is paid semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The indenture governing the Senior Unsecured Notes limits, subject to certain exceptions, the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock; (ii) pay dividends and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) incur certain liens; (v) enter into transactions with affiliates; (vi) merge or consolidate; (vii) enter into agreements that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.; (viii) designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and (iv) transfer or sell assets. It does not limit the activities of Parent or the amount of additional indebtedness that Parent or its parent entities may incur. In addition, it also provides for specified events of default which, if any occurs, would permit or require the principal of and accrued interest on the Senior Unsecured Notes to become or to be declared due and payable. Under the indenture governing the Senior Unsecured Notes, the Company's ability to engage in certain activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making investments, refinancing certain indebtedness, paying dividends and entering into certain merger transactions is governed, in part, by the Company's ability to satisfy tests based on Adjusted EBITDA (defined as EBITDA in the indenture governing the Senior Unsecured Notes). ABL Facility On January 28, 2011, the Company entered into a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility which was amended and restated on October 5, 2012 (the "ABL Facility") to provide for borrowings not to exceed $50.0 million , subject to borrowing base availability. The ABL Facility provides borrowing capacity available for letters of credit and borrowings on a same-day basis and is comprised of (i) a revolving tranche of up to $42.5 million (“Tranche 1”) and (ii) a first-in, last out revolving tranche of up to $7.5 million (“Tranche 2”). Provided that no default or event of default was then existing or would arise therefrom, the Company had the option to request that the ABL Facility be increased by an amount not to exceed $20.0 million . The facility matures on October 5, 2017. On November 26, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to the ABL Facility which increased the Tranche 1 revolving credit commitments by $30.0 million (for a total aggregate revolving credit commitment of $80.0 million ) as well as made certain other changes to the agreement. In addition, the Company increased the amount by which the Company can request that the ABL Facility be increased at the Company's option to an amount not to exceed $75.0 million . The effectiveness of the amendment was subject to the satisfaction of certain specified closing conditions by no later than January 31, 2014, all of which were satisfied prior to such date. Based on current average excess availability, the borrowings under the ABL Facility will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company's option, either (A) British Bankers Association LIBOR Rate (“LIBOR”) (adjusted for statutory reserve requirements) plus a margin of (i) 2.00% in the case of Tranche 1 or (ii) 4.00% in the case of Tranche 2; or (B) the higher of (a) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Citibank, N.A. as its "prime rate" and (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% of 1.0% (“ABR”) plus a margin of (x) 1.00% in the case of Tranche 1 or (y) 3.00% in the case of the Tranche 2. As of December 31, 2014 , the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility. The borrowing base availability was $62.9 million based on initial advanced rate formulas prior to the completion of the field exam. Outstanding letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $19.3 million left $43.6 million available for additional borrowings. The aforementioned letters of credit were primarily provided to certain administrative service providers and financial institutions. None of these letters of credit had been drawn on as of December 31, 2014 . The ABL Facility contains certain restrictions which limit the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt; (ii) pay dividends and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) repurchase stock; (v) incur certain liens; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates; (vii) merge or consolidate or other fundamental changes; (viii) enter into agreements that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments; (ix) designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; (x) transfer or sell assets and (xi) prepay junior financing or other restricted debt. In addition, it contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default. If such an event of default occurs, the lenders under the ABL Facility would be entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due under the ABL Facility and all actions permitted to be taken by a secured creditor. Under the credit agreement governing the ABL Facility, the Company's ability to engage in activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making investments, refinancing certain indebtedness, paying dividends and entering into certain merger transactions is governed, in part by, the Company's ability to satisfy tests based on Adjusted EBITDA (defined as Consolidated EBITDA in the credit agreement governing the ABL Facility). Nacion Facility In January 2007, the Company's subsidiary in Argentina entered into an arrangement with banking institutions in Argentina in order to finance the installation of a new spunmelt line at its facility located near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The maximum borrowings available under the facility, excluding any interest added to principal, were 33.5 million Argentine pesos with respect to an Argentine peso-denominated loan and $26.5 million with respect to a U.S. dollar-denominated loan. The loans are secured by pledges covering (i) the subsidiary's existing equipment lines; (ii) the outstanding stock of the subsidiary; and (iii) the new machinery and equipment being purchased, as well as a trust assignment agreement related to a portion of receivables due from certain major customers of the subsidiary. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under these term loans is based on LIBOR plus 290 basis points for the U.S. dollar-denominated loan and Buenos Aires Interbanking Offered Rate plus 475 basis points for the Argentine peso-denominated loan. Principal and interest payments began in July 2008 with the loans maturing as follows: annual amounts of $3.5 million beginning in 2011 and continuing through 2015, and the remaining $1.7 million in 2016. In connection with the Merger, the Company repaid and terminated the Argentine peso-denominated loan. In addition, the U.S. dollar-denominated loan was adjusted to reflect its fair value as of the date of the Merger. As a result, the Company recorded a contra-liability in Long-term debt and will amortize the balance over the remaining life of the facility. At December 31, 2014 , the face amount of the outstanding indebtedness under the U.S. dollar-denominated loan was $5.2 million , with a carrying amount of $5.0 million and a weighted average interest rate of 3.13% . Galicia Facility On September 27, 2013, the Company's subsidiary in Argentina entered into an arrangement with a banking institution in Argentina in order to partially finance the upgrade of a manufacturing line at its facility located near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The maximum borrowings available under the facility, excluding any interest added to principal, is 20.0 million Argentine pesos (approximately $3.5 million ). The three-year term of the agreement began with the date of the first draw down on the facility, which occurred in the third quarter of 2013, with payments required in twenty-five equal monthly installments beginning after one year. Borrowings will bear interest at 15.25% . As of December 31, 2014 , the outstanding balance under the facility was $2.0 million . The remainder of the upgrade is expected to be financed by existing cash balances and cash generated from operations. China Credit Facility In the third quarter of 2012, the Company's subsidiary in China entered into a three-year U.S. dollar-denominated construction loan agreement (the “Hygiene Facility”) with a banking institution in China to finance a portion of the installation of a new spunmelt line at its manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Hygiene Facility is based on three-month LIBOR plus an amount to be determined at the time of funding based on the lender's internal head office lending rate (520 basis points at the time the credit agreement was executed). The maximum borrowings available under the facility, excluding any interest added to principal, were $25.0 million . At December 28, 2013 , the outstanding balance under the Hygiene Facility was $24.9 million with a weighted-average interest rate of 5.46% . The Company repaid $6.0 million of the principal balance during 2014 using a combination of existing cash balances and cash generated from operations. As a result, the outstanding balance under the Hygiene Facility was $18.9 million at December 31, 2014 with a weighted-average interest rate of 5.43% . Brazil Export Credit Facilities As a result of the Providência Acquisition, the Company assumed a U.S. dollar-denominated export credit facility with Itaú Unibanco S.A., pursuant to which Providência borrowed $52.4 million in the third quarter of 2011 for the purpose of financing certain export transactions from Brazil. Borrowings bear interest at 4.85% per annum, payable semi-annually. Principal payments are due in 11 equal installments, beginning in September 2013 and ending at final maturity in September 2018. The facility is secured by interests in the receivables related to the exports financed by the facility. On September 22, 2014, the Company entered into an assignment agreement with Itaú Unibanco S.A in order to transfer its rights and obligations under the agreement to the Company. The purchase price for the assigned interest totaled $45.2 million , which the Company funded with a portion of the proceeds from the Incremental Amendment. Pursuant to ASC 470, the Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.4 million . As the nature of this transaction related to a non-operating event, the loss on extinguishment is included in Debt modifications and extinguishment costs in the current period. As a result of the Providência Acquisition, the Company assumed a Brazilian real-denominated export credit facility with Itaú Unibanco S.A., pursuant to which Providência borrowed R$50.0 million in the first quarter of 2013 for the purpose of financing certain export transactions from Brazil. Borrowings bear interest at 8.0% per annum, payable quarterly. The facility matures in February 2016 and is unsecured. At December 31, 2014 , outstanding borrowings under the facility totaled $18.9 million . Recovery Zone Facility Bonds As a result of the Providência Acquisition, the Company assumed a loan agreement in connection with the issuance of a like amount of recovery zone facility bonds by the Iredell County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority. The proceeds of $9.1 million were used to finance, in part, the construction of a manufacturing facility in Statesville, North Carolina. The borrowings bear interest at a floating rate, which is reset weekly, and are supported by a letter of credit. On July 21, 2014, the Company repaid the aggregate principal amount of indebtedness with a portion of the proceeds from the Incremental Amendment. India Indebtedness As a result of the Fiberweb Acquisition, the Company assumed control of Terram Geosynthetics Private Limited, a joint venture located in Mundra, India in which the Company maintains a 65% controlling interest. As part of the net assets acquired, the Company assumed $3.8 million of debt (including short-term borrowings) that was entered into with a banking institution in India. Amounts outstanding primarily relate to a 14.70% term loan, due in 2017, used to purchase fixed assets. Other amounts relate to short-term credit facilities used to finance working capital requirements (included in Short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Balance Sheets). Combined, the outstanding balances totaled $3.1 million at December 31, 2014 . Other Indebtedness The Company periodically enters into short-term credit facilities in order to finance various liquidity requirements, including insurance premium payments and short-term working capital needs. At December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , outstanding amounts related to such facilities were $17.0 million and $0.4 million , respectively. Borrowings under these facilities are included in Short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company also has documentary letters of credit not associated with the ABL Facility or the Hygiene Facility. These letters of credit were primarily provided to certain raw material vendors and amounted to $7.8 million and $8.5 million at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , respectively. None of these letters of credit have been drawn upon.

Derivatives Instruments

Derivatives Instruments	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives Instruments	Derivative Instruments In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to certain risks arising from business operations and economic factors. These fluctuations can increase the cost of financing, investing and operating the business. The Company may use derivative financial instruments to help manage market risk and reduce the exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currencies. These financial instruments are not used for trading or other speculative purposes. All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair value as either assets or liabilities. On the date the derivative contract is entered into, the Company designates the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flow to be paid (cash flow hedge), or (3) an undesignated instrument. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a fair value hedge and determined to be highly effective are recorded in current earnings, along with the gain or loss on the recognized hedged asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a cash flow hedge and considered highly effective are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until they are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative instruments and the ineffective portion of designated derivative instruments are reported in current earnings. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and linking cash flow hedges to specific forecasted transactions or variability of cash flow to be paid. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the designated derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flow of hedged items. When a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable, hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively, in accordance with current accounting standards. The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments for the following periods: As of March 31, 2015 As of December 31, 2014 In thousands Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value Undesignated hedges: Providência Contracts $ 56,542 $ 2,159 $ 140,623 $ 3,962 Providência Instruments 16,715 (618 ) 20,179 (560 ) Dounor Contract 59,037 53 — — Total $ 132,294 $ 1,594 $ 160,802 $ 3,402 Asset derivatives are recorded within Other current assets and liability derivatives are recorded within Accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Providência Contracts On January 27, 2014, the Company entered into a series of financial instruments with a third-party financial institution used to minimize foreign exchange risk on the future consideration to be paid for the Providência Acquisition and the Mandatory Tender Offer (the "Providência Contracts"). Each contract allows the Company to purchase fixed amounts of Brazilian reals (R$) in the future at specified U.S. dollar exchange rates, coinciding with either the Providência Acquisition or the Mandatory Tender Offer. The Providência Contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, and therefore, are considered undesignated hedges. As the nature of these transactions are related to non-operating notional amounts, changes in fair value are recorded in Foreign currency and other, net in the respective period. The primary financial instrument was related to the Providência Acquisition and consisted of a foreign exchange forward contract with an aggregate notional amount equal to the estimated purchase price. Prior to the Providência Acquisition Date, the Company amended the primary financial instrument to reduce the notional amount to align with the consideration to be paid to the selling shareholders, which resulted in a realized gain for the Company. Upon consummation of the Providência Acquisition, the Company purchased the required Brazilian real at the specified rate thus fulfilling its obligations under the terms of the contract that specifically related to the primary financial instrument. Due to a strengthening U.S. Dollar, the contract was settled in the Company's favor which resulted in a realized gain of $18.9 million recognized within Foreign currency and other, net . The remaining financial instruments relate to a series of foreign exchange call options that expire between 1 year and 5 years associated with the Mandatory Tender Offer and the deferred portion of the consideration paid for the Providência Acquisition. Each option provides the Company with the right, but not the obligation to purchase a fixed amount of Brazilian real in the future at a specified U.S. Dollar rate. Providência Instruments As a result of the acquisition of Providência, the Company assumed a variety of derivative instruments used to reduce the exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currencies. These financial instruments include an interest rate swap, forward foreign exchange contracts and call option contracts (the "Providência Instruments"). The counterparty to each financial instrument is a third-party financial institution. The Providência Instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, and therefore, are considered undesignated derivatives. As the nature of the foreign exchange contracts and call option contracts relate to operating notional amounts, changes in the fair value are recorded in Other operating, net in the current period. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap is recorded in Interest expense in the current period as the nature of the transaction relates to interest on our outstanding third-party debt. Dounor Contract On March 27, 2015, the Company entered into a foreign exchange call option with a third-party financial institution used to minimize the foreign exchange risk on the future consideration to be paid for the acquisition of Dounor (the "Dounor Contract"). The Dounor Contract provides the Company the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a fixed amount of Euros in the future at a specified U.S. Dollar rate. The Dounor Contract does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, therefore, it is considered an undesignated hedge. As the nature of this transaction is related to a non-operating notional amount, changes in the fair value are recorded in Foreign currency and other, net in the current period. The following table represents the amount of (gain) or loss associated with derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss): In thousands Three Months Three Months Undesignated hedges: Providência Contracts $ 1,925 $ (10,756 ) Providência Instruments (240 ) — Dounor Contract 159 — Total $ 1,844 $ (10,756 ) Gains and losses associated with the Company's designated fair value hedges are offset by the changes in the fair value of the underlying transactions. However, once the hedge is undesignated, the fair value of the hedge is no longer offset by the fair value of the underlying transaction.	Derivative Instruments In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to certain risks arising from business operations and economic factors. These fluctuations can increase the cost of financing, investing and operating the business. The Company may use derivative financial instruments to help manage market risk and reduce the exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currencies. These financial instruments are not used for trading or other speculative purposes. All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at their fair value as either assets or liabilities. On the date the derivative contract is entered into, the Company designates the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flow to be paid (cash flow hedge), or (3) an undesignated instrument. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a fair value hedge and determined to be highly effective are recorded in current earnings, along with the gain or loss on the recognized hedged asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a cash flow hedge and considered highly effective are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until they are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative instruments and the ineffective portion of designated derivative instruments are reported in current earnings. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and linking cash flow hedges to specific forecasted transactions or variability of cash flow to be paid. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the designated derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flow of hedged items. When a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable, hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively, in accordance with current accounting standards. The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments for the following periods: As of December 31, 2014 As of December 28, 2013 In thousands Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value Designated hedges: Hygiene Euro Contracts $ — $ — $ — $ — Undesignated hedges: Providência Contracts 140,623 3,962 — — Providência Instruments 20,179 (560 ) — — Hygiene Euro Contracts — — — — Healthcare Euro Contracts — — — — Total $ 160,802 $ 3,402 $ — $ — Asset derivatives are recorded within Other current assets and liability derivatives are recorded within Accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Providência Contracts On January 27, 2014, the Company entered into a series of financial instruments with a third-party financial institution used to minimize foreign exchange risk on the future consideration to be paid for the Providência Acquisition and the Mandatory Tender Offer (the "Providência Contracts"). Each contract allows the Company to purchase fixed amounts of Brazilian Reais (R$) in the future at specified U.S. dollar exchange rates, coinciding with either the Providência Acquisition or the Mandatory Tender Offer. The Providência Contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, and therefore, are considered undesignated hedges. As the nature of this transaction is related to a non-operating notional amount, changes in fair value were recorded in Foreign currency and other, net in the current period. The primary financial instrument was related to the Providência Acquisition and consisted of a foreign exchange forward contract with an aggregate notional amount equal to the estimated purchase price. Prior to the Providência Acquisition Date, the Company amended the primary financial instrument to reduce the notional amount to align with the consideration to be paid to the selling stockholders, which resulted in a realized gain for the Company. Upon consummation of the Providência Acquisition, the Company purchased the required Brazilian Real at the rate specified per the terms of the contract. In addition, the primary financial instrument was settled in the Company's favor due to a strengthening U.S. Dollar. As a result, the Company fulfilled its obligations under the terms of the contract that specifically relate to the primary financial instrument and adjusted the fair value to zero with a realized gain of $18.9 million recognized within Foreign currency and other, net . The remaining financial instruments relate to a series of options that expire between 1 year and 5 years associated with the Mandatory Tender Offer and the deferred portion of the consideration paid for the Providência Acquisition. Providência Instruments As a result of the acquisition of Providência, the Company assumed a variety of derivative instruments used to reduce the exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currencies. These financial instruments include an interest rate swap, forward foreign exchange contracts and call option contracts (the "Providência Instruments"). The counterparty to each financial instrument is a third-party financial institution. The Providência Instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, and therefore, are considered undesignated derivatives. As the nature of the foreign exchange contracts and call option contracts relate to operating notional amounts, changes in the fair value are recorded in Other operating, net in the current period. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap is recorded in Interest expense in the current period as the nature of the transaction relates to interest on our outstanding third-party debt. Bridge Loan Contract On September 17, 2013, the Company entered into a foreign exchange forward contract with a third-party financial institution used to minimize foreign exchange risk on the Secured Bridge Facility and Unsecured Bridge Facility, the proceeds of which were used to fund the Fiberweb Acquisition (the ”Bridge Loan Contract”). The contract allowed the Company to purchase a fixed amount of pounds sterling in the future at a specified U.S. Dollar rate. The Bridge Loan Contract did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, therefore, it was considered an undesignated hedge. As the nature of this transaction is related to a non-operating notional amount, changes in fair value were recorded in Foreign currency and other, net in the current period. The Fiberweb Acquisition was funded on November 27, 2013, at which time the Company purchased the underlying pounds sterling amount at the U.S. Dollar rate specified in the contract. Upon settlement, the Company benefited from a strengthening U.S. Dollar, whereby less U.S. Dollars were required to purchase the fixed notional amount. As a result, the Company fulfilled its obligations under the terms of the contract, adjusted the fair value of the Bridge Loan Contract to zero with no gain or loss recognized and terminated the agreement. Hygiene Euro Contracts On June 30, 2011, the Company entered into a series of foreign exchange forward contracts with a third-party financial institution used to minimize foreign exchange risk on certain future cash commitments related to the new hygiene line under construction in China (the "Hygiene Euro Contracts"). The contracts allow the Company to purchase fixed amount of Euros on specified future dates, coinciding with the payment amounts and dates of equipment purchase contracts. The Hygiene Euro Contracts qualify for hedge accounting treatment and are considered a fair value hedge; therefore, changes in the fair value of each contract is recorded in Other operating, net along with the gain or loss on the recognized hedged asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk. Since inception, the Company amended the equipment purchase contract on the hygiene line to which the Hygiene Euro Contracts are linked. However, the Company modified the notional amounts of the Hygiene Euro Contracts to synchronize with the underlying updated contract payments. As a result, the Hygiene Euro Contracts remained highly effective and continued to qualify for hedge accounting treatment. In May 2013, the Company completed commercial acceptance of the new hygiene line under construction in China and recorded a liability for the remaining balance due. As a result, the Company removed the hedge designation of the Hygiene Euro Contracts and continued to recognize changes in the fair value of the contracts in current earnings as an undesignated hedge until the final payment date. However, changes in the fair value of the hedged asset that is attributable to the hedged risk has been capitalized in the cost base of the hygiene line and no longer recognized in current earnings. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company remitted the final payment on the hygiene line and simultaneously fulfilled its obligations under the Hygiene Euro Contracts. Healthcare Euro Contracts In January 2011, the Company entered into a series of foreign exchange forward contracts with a third-party financial institution used to minimize foreign exchange risk on certain future cash commitments related to the new healthcare line under construction in China (the "Healthcare Euro Contracts"). The contracts allowed the Company to purchase fixed amount of Euros on specified future dates, coinciding with the payment amounts and dates of equipment purchase contracts. The Healthcare Euro Contracts qualified for hedge accounting treatment and were considered a fair value hedge; therefore, changes in the fair value of each contract was recorded in Other operating, net along with the gain or loss on the recognized hedged asset or liability that was attributable to the hedged risk. In July 2011, the Company completed commercial acceptance of the new healthcare line under construction in China and recorded a liability for the remaining balance due. As a result, the Company removed the hedge designation of the Healthcare Euro Contracts and will continue to recognize changes in the fair value of the contracts in current earnings as an undesignated hedge. However, changes in the fair value of the hedged asset that is attributable to the hedged risk has been capitalized in the cost base of the healthcare line and no longer recognized in current earnings. During the first quarter of 2012, the Company remitted the final payment on the healthcare line and simultaneously fulfilled its obligations under the Healthcare Euro Contracts. The following table represents the amount of (gain) or loss associated with derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Designated hedges: Hygiene Euro Contracts $ — $ (449 ) $ (2,559 ) Undesignated hedges: Providência Contracts (13,554 ) — — Providência Instruments (786 ) — — Healthcare Euro Contracts — — (147 ) Hygiene Euro Contracts — (799 ) — Total $ (14,340 ) $ (1,248 ) $ (2,706 ) Gains and losses associated with the Company's designated fair value hedges are offset by the changes in the fair value of the underlying transactions. However, once the hedge is undesignated, the fair value of the hedge is no longer offset by the fair value of the underlying transaction.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The accounting standard for fair value measurements establishes a framework for measuring fair value that is based on the inputs market participants use to determine the fair value of an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize those inputs. The fair value hierarchy is comprised of three levels that are described below: Level 1 — Inputs based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 quoted prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3 — Unobservable inputs based on little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs are obtained from independent sources and can be validated by a third party, whereas unobservable inputs reflect assumptions regarding what a third party would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Recurring Basis The following tables present the fair value and hierarchy levels for the Company's assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 : In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 March 31, 2015 Assets Providência Contracts $ — $ 2,159 $ — $ 2,159 Dounor Contract — 53 — 53 Liabilities Providência Instruments $ — $ (618 ) $ — $ (618 ) The following tables present the fair value and hierarchy levels for the Company's assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 : In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2014 Assets Providência Contracts $ — $ 3,962 $ — $ 3,962 Liabilities Providência Instruments $ — $ (560 ) $ — $ (560 ) ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" (ASC 820) defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company determines the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities using the following methodologies: • Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts - Fair value is based upon a comparison of the contracted forward exchange rates to the current market exchange rates, discounted at the currency-appropriate rate. • Foreign Exchange Option Contracts - Fair value is based upon quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs (including interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, discount rates and volatility factors). The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventories, short-term borrowings and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The methodologies used by the Company to determine the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities at March 31, 2015 are the same as those used at December 31, 2014 . As a result, there have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 categories.	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The accounting standard for fair value measurements establishes a framework for measuring fair value that is based on the inputs market participants use to determine the fair value of an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize those inputs. The fair value hierarchy is comprised of three levels that are described below: Level 1 — Inputs based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 quoted prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3 — Unobservable inputs based on little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs are obtained from independent sources and can be validated by a third party, whereas unobservable inputs reflect assumptions regarding what a third party would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Recurring Basis The following tables present the fair value and hierarchy levels for the Company's assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the following period: In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2014 Assets (1) Providência Contracts $ — $ 3,962 $ — $ 3,962 Liabilities Providência Instruments — (560 ) — (560 ) (1) At December 28, 2013, the Company did not have any financial assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value. ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" (ASC 820) defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company determines fair value of its financial assets and liabilities using the following methodologies: • Firm Commitment — Assets recognized associated with an unrecognized firm commitment to purchase equipment. The fair value of the assets is based upon indicative price information obtained from a third-party financial institution that is the counterparty to the transaction. • Derivative instruments — These instruments consist of foreign exchange forward contracts. The fair value is based upon indicative price information obtained from a third-party financial institution that is the counterparty to the transaction. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventories, short-term borrowings and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The methodologies used by the Company to determine the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 are the same as those used at December 28, 2013 . As a result, there have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 categories. In order to value the Providência Contracts, quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs (including interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves and volatility factors) are utilized. Prior to the consummation of the Providência Acquisition, management considered the probability of the Providência Acquisition being finalized as a component of the valuation. As a result, the Company considered the fair value of the Providência Contracts a Level 3 fair value determination. Subsequent to the Providência Acquisition and after the settlement of the primary financial instrument included in the Providência Contracts, management no longer is required to consider the probability of the Providência Acquisition being finalized as a component of the valuation. Therefore, the fair value of the remaining Providência Contracts are considered a Level 2 fair value determination. Non-Recurring Basis In light of the recent acquisition of Providência, the Company realigned its internal reporting structure during the third quarter of 2014, whereby the former Americas Nonwovens segment was divided into North America and South America segments. As a result of the realignment of the Company's segments, some of the reporting units changed. When reporting units are changed, ASC 350 requires that goodwill be tested for impairment both before and after the reorganization. Therefore, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment test and determined that goodwill was not impaired at any of the reporting units prior to the reorganization. Subsequent to the reorganization and reallocation of goodwill, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment test on the North America and Argentina/Colombia reporting units, using a two-step impairment test to determine if the allocated goodwill is recoverable. The first step compares the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. To the extent that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a second step is performed, wherein the reporting unit’s carrying value of goodwill is compared to the implied fair value of goodwill. To the extent that the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value, impairment exists and must be recognized. The estimated fair values of the reporting units were determined using a discounted cash flow (income approach) valuation methodology. Key assumptions regarding estimated cash flows include profit margins, long-term forecasts, discount rates, terminal growth rates and the estimated fair value of certain assets and liabilities. The Company made various assumptions when completing step one and step two of the analysis, which were consistent with our previous annual impairment test. Based on this analysis, the Company determined that subsequent to the reorganization the North American reporting unit passed step one. However, the Argentina/Colombia reporting unit failed the step one impairment calculation and it was necessary to proceed to step two. In step two, the fair value calculated in step one is used to apply the fair value to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit based on a hypothetical purchase price allocation. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the allocation process and compared to the book value of goodwill. Based on this analysis, the Company determined the fair value of goodwill allocated to the Argentina/Colombia reporting unit to be zero and that all of its allocated goodwill would be impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $6.9 million . The amount is considered a non-recurring Level 3 fair value determination. The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever changes in events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. As a result of the realignment, the Company performed an interim impairment test in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment” (“ASC 360”), which requires a long-lived asset (asset group) to be tested for recoverability by comparing the net carrying value of the asset or asset group to the undiscounted net cash flows to be generated from the use and eventual disposition of that asset (asset group). Based on this analysis, the Company determined that the undiscounted net cash flows were greater than the net carrying value of the asset group and therefore no impairment existed. At December 28, 2013 , the Company did not have any financial assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, the Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company performed an impairment test on long-lived assets in Argentina. The Company determined the fair value of the long-lived assets to be $14.4 million . As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2.2 million . Personal property was valued using the cost and market approaches, and the cost approach for construction in progress. Land was valued using a combination of the cost, income and sales comparison approaches. Key assumptions included market rent rates ($5 per square foot), management fees (5%) and an overall capitalization rate (12%). The amount is considered a non-recurring Level 3 fair value determination.

Pension and Postretirement Bene

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans	Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans The Company and its subsidiaries sponsor multiple defined benefit plans that cover certain employees. Postretirement benefit plans, other than pensions, provide healthcare benefits for certain eligible employees. Benefits are primarily based on years of service and employee compensation. Pension Plans The Company has both funded and unfunded pension benefit plans. It is the Company’s policy to fund such plans in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in order to ensure adequate funds are available in the plans to make benefit payments to plan participants and beneficiaries when required. The components of the Company's pension related costs for the following periods are as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Service cost $ 1,001 $ 873 Interest cost 1,975 2,458 Expected return on plan assets (2,686 ) (3,118 ) Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss — — Net amortization of: Actuarial (gain) loss 98 (4 ) Transition costs and other (9 ) — Net periodic benefit cost $ 379 $ 209 The Company’s practice is to fund amounts for its qualified pension plans at least sufficient to meet the minimum requirements set forth in applicable employee benefit laws and local tax laws. In addition, the Company manages these plans to ensure that all present and future benefit obligations are met as they come due. Full year contributions are expected to approximate $3.4 million . Postretirement Plans The Company sponsors several Non-U.S. postretirement plans that provide healthcare benefits to cover certain eligible employees. These plans have no plan assets, but instead are funded by the Company on a pay-as-you-go basis in the form of direct benefit payments. The components of the Company's postretirement related costs for the following periods are as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Service cost $ 2 $ 9 Interest cost 44 93 Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss — — Net amortization of: Actuarial (gain) loss 2 5 Transition costs and other — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 48 $ 107 Defined Contribution Plans The Company sponsors several defined contribution plans through its domestic subsidiaries covering employees who meet certain service requirements. The Company makes matching contributions to the plans based upon a percentage of the employees’ contribution in the case of its 401(k) plans or upon a percentage of the employees’ salary or hourly wages in the case of its non-contributory money purchase plans.	Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans The Company and its subsidiaries sponsor multiple defined benefit plans that cover certain employees. Postretirement benefit plans, other than pensions, provide healthcare benefits for certain eligible employees. Benefits are primarily based on years of service and the employee’s compensation. Pension Plans The Company has both funded and unfunded pension benefit plans. It is the Company’s policy to fund such plans in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in order to ensure adequate funds are available in the plans to make benefit payments to plan participants and beneficiaries when required. The following table details information regarding the Company's pension plans: In thousands U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Pension Plans Change in Projected Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ (98,320 ) $ (16,309 ) $ (138,304 ) $ (131,580 ) Service costs (322 ) (4 ) (2,995 ) (3,398 ) Interest costs (4,416 ) (1,067 ) (5,356 ) (4,980 ) Participant contributions — — (171 ) (170 ) Acquisition / transfers — (84,932 ) (2,594 ) (1,602 ) Plan amendments — — — 622 Actuarial gain / (loss) (18,229 ) 2,670 (39,661 ) 2,273 Settlements / curtailments — — 204 — Benefit payments 6,261 1,322 4,959 4,917 Currency translation — — 20,768 (4,386 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ (115,026 ) $ (98,320 ) $ (163,150 ) $ (138,304 ) Change in Plan Assets: Fair value at beginning of year $ 98,822 $ 12,172 $ 144,331 $ 139,064 Actual return on plan assets 10,776 2,270 41,160 (877 ) Employer and participant contributions 721 721 4,938 4,788 Acquisition / transfers — 84,981 — 1,203 Settlements / curtailments — — (204 ) (263 ) Benefit payments (6,261 ) (1,322 ) (4,959 ) (4,618 ) Currency translation — — (21,103 ) 5,034 Fair value at end of year $ 104,058 $ 98,822 $ 164,163 $ 144,331 Funded (unfunded) status $ (10,968 ) $ 502 $ 1,013 $ 6,027 Amounts included in the balance sheet: Current assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Other noncurrent assets — — 10,018 12,133 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities — — (1,217 ) (346 ) Other noncurrent liabilities (10,968 ) 502 (7,788 ) (5,760 ) Net amount recognized $ (10,968 ) $ 502 $ 1,013 $ 6,027 Weighted average assumptions used: Return on plan assets 5.9 - 7.0% 5.9 - 7.0% 3.0 - 5.5% 3.0 - 5.5% Discount rate 3.7 - 4.0% 4.6 % 1.7 - 8.0% 3.4 - 8.0% Salary and wage escalation rate N/A N/A 2.0 - 4.5% 2.8 - 4.5% The Company has plans whose fair value of plan assets exceeds the benefit obligation. In addition, the Company also has plans whose benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets. The total amount of prepaid benefit cost included in the net prepaid (accrued) benefit cost recognized for all pension plans approximates $(10.0) million and $6.5 million at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation was $275.0 million and $232.2 million at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , respectively. The following table summarizes the pretax amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company’s pension plans as of December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 : In thousands U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Transition net asset $ — $ — $ — $ — Net actuarial (gain) loss 14,454 1,174 15,932 12,583 Prior service cost — — (525 ) — Net amounts recognized $ 14,454 $ 1,174 $ 15,407 $ 12,583 The components of the Company's pension related costs for the following periods are as follows: U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans In thousands, except percentage data Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Pension Benefit Plans Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ 322 $ 4 $ — $ 2,995 $ 3,398 $ 2,002 Interest cost 4,416 1,067 620 5,356 4,980 5,032 Return on plan assets (5,829 ) (1,679 ) (899 ) (6,487 ) (6,574 ) (5,462 ) Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss — — — 61 — 792 Net amortization of: Transition costs and other 3 253 181 1 95 (238 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ (1,088 ) $ (355 ) $ (98 ) $ 1,926 $ 1,899 $ 2,126 Weighted average assumptions used: Return on plan assets 5.9 - 7.0% 5.9 - 7.0% 8.0 % 3.0 - 5.5% 3.0 - 5.5% 1.5 - 6.0% Discount rate 4.6 % 4.6 % 3.8 % 3.2 - 8.0% 3.4 - 8.0% 3.7 - 7.0% Salary and wage escalation rate N/A N/A N/A 1.0 - 4.5% 2.8 - 4.5% 2.0 - 4.5% During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company completed the liquidation of two pension plans related to its former Dominion Textile, Inc. business in Canada. All pension benefits legally owed to plan participants were fully paid from plan assets by the end 2012. Excess plan assets left in the trust after all participants were paid was $0.3 million and is reported within Other current assets in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 29, 2012. The surplus was received by the Company in the first quarter of 2013. As a result of the liquidation of these plans, the Company recognized a settlement loss of $0.8 million within Special charges, net in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations during the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets reflects the average rate of returns expected on the funds invested or to be invested in order to provide for the benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on what is achievable given the plan's investment policy, the types of assets held and target asset allocations. The expected long-term rate of return is determined as of the measurement date. The Company reviews each plan and its historical returns and target asset allocations to determine the appropriate long-term rate of return on plan assets to be used. Discount rates are primarily based on the market yields of global bond indices for AA-rated corporate bonds, applied to a portfolio for which the term and currency correspond with the estimated term and currency of the obligation. The Company’s practice is to fund amounts for its qualified pension plans at least sufficient to meet the minimum requirements set forth in applicable employee benefit laws and local tax laws. In addition, the Company manages these plans to ensure that all present and future benefit obligations are met as they come due. During 2015 , employer contributions are expected to approximate $3.7 million . As well, the Company expects to recognize amortization of actuarial gains/losses as components of net periodic benefit cost of $0.4 million . Investment decisions The Company’s overall investment strategy for pension plan assets is to achieve a blend of approximately 80 percent of investments for long-term growth and 20 percent for near-term benefit payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. In the U.S., the target allocations for plan assets are 40 - 55 percent in equity securities, 40 - 55 percent in corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities and the remainder in cash, cash equivalents or other types of investments. Equity securities primarily include investments in large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap companies principally located in the U.S. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies of diversified industries and U.S. Treasuries. The plans’ weighted-average asset allocations by asset category are as follows: December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Cash 6 % 12 % Equity Securities 27 % 30 % Fixed Income Securities 67 % 58 % Total 100 % 100 % The trust funds are sufficiently diversified to maintain a reasonable level of risk without imprudently sacrificing return. The investment managers select investment fund managers with demonstrated experience and expertise, and funds with demonstrated historical performance, for the implementation of the plans’ investment strategy. The investment managers will consider both actively and passively managed investment strategies and will allocate funds across the asset classes to develop an efficient investment structure. It is the responsibility of the trustee to administer the investments of the trust within reasonable costs. These costs include, but are not limited to, management and custodial fees, consulting fees, transaction costs and other administrative costs chargeable to the Trust. The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 by asset category is as follows: In thousands Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash $ 3,904 $ 1,979 $ 1,925 $ — Equity securities: U.S. equities (a) 17,191 11,269 5,922 — Foreign equities (b) 12,190 5,413 6,777 — Global equity funds (c) 42,829 13,017 29,812 — Emerging markets (d) 749 749 — — Total equity securities 72,959 30,448 42,511 — Fixed income securities: U.S. fixed income funds (e) 68,036 1,939 66,097 — Foreign fixed income funds (f) 120,299 — 120,299 — Total fixed income securities 188,335 1,939 186,396 — Insurance funds 3,023 — — 3,023 Total $ 268,221 $ 34,366 $ 230,832 $ 3,023 (a) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of U.S companies. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds. (b) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of companies outside of the U.S. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds. (c) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and foreign companies. It includes actively managed funds (d) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of companies in emerging market economies. It includes actively managed funds. (e) This category consists of actively managed funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries and U.S. government bonds and treasury notes. (f) This category consists of funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of foreign companies and Euro region government bonds. The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets at December 28, 2013 by asset category is as follows: In thousands Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash $ 28,671 $ 27,803 $ 868 $ — Equity securities: U.S. equities (a) 16,566 11,023 5,543 — Foreign equities (b) 16,233 4,993 11,240 — Global equity funds (c) 37,697 13,489 24,208 — Emerging markets (d) 2,423 1,083 1,340 — Total equity securities 72,919 30,588 42,331 — Fixed income securities: U.S. fixed income funds (e) 43,069 11,030 27,332 4,707 Foreign fixed income funds (f) 97,264 — 97,264 — Total fixed income securities 140,333 11,030 124,596 4,707 Insurance funds 1,230 $ — $ — $ 1,230 Total $ 243,153 $ 69,421 $ 167,795 $ 5,937 (a) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of U.S companies. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds. (b) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of companies outside of the U.S. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds. (c) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and foreign companies. It includes actively managed funds (d) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of companies in emerging market economies. It includes actively managed funds. (e) This category consists of actively managed funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries and U.S. government bonds and treasury notes. (f) This category consists of funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of foreign companies and Euro region government bonds. Postretirement Plans The Company sponsors several Non-U.S. postretirement plans that provide healthcare benefits to cover certain eligible employees. These plans have no plan assets, but instead are funded by the Company on a pay-as-you-go basis in the form of direct benefit payments. The following table details information regarding the Company's postretirement plans: In thousands U.S. Postretirement Plans Non-U.S. Postretirement Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Postretirement Benefit Plans Change in Projected Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ (2,034 ) $ — $ (5,511 ) $ (4,864 ) Additional benefit obligations — — — — Service costs — — (7 ) (59 ) Interest costs (89 ) (11 ) (146 ) (187 ) Acquisition / transfers — (2,030 ) 1,834 (1,419 ) Actuarial gain / (loss) 17 7 (237 ) 305 Settlements / curtailments — — — 182 Benefit payments 25 — 314 381 Currency translation — — 321 150 Benefit obligation at end of year $ (2,081 ) $ (2,034 ) $ (3,432 ) $ (5,511 ) Change in Plan Assets: Fair value at beginning of year $ — $ — $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets — — — — Employer and participant contributions 25 — 314 381 Benefit payments (25 ) — (314 ) (381 ) Currency translation — — — — Fair value at end of year $ — $ — $ — $ — Funded status $ (2,081 ) $ (2,034 ) $ (3,432 ) $ (5,511 ) Amounts included in the balance sheet: Other noncurrent assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (97 ) (119 ) (297 ) (492 ) Other noncurrent liabilities (1,984 ) (1,915 ) (3,135 ) (5,019 ) Net amount recognized $ (2,081 ) $ (2,034 ) $ (3,432 ) $ (5,511 ) Weighted average assumptions used: Return on plan assets N/A N/A N/A N/A Discount rate 3.7 % 4.6 % 3.2 - 3.7% 4.1 - 4.8% Salary and wage escalation rate N/A N/A 2.5 % 3.0 % The following table summarizes the pretax amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company’s postretirement benefit plans as of December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 : In thousands U.S. Postretirement Plans Non-U.S. Postretirement Plans December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Transition net asset $ — $ — $ — $ — Net actuarial (gain) loss (23 ) (7 ) 122 (12 ) Prior service cost — — — — Net amounts recognized $ (23 ) $ (7 ) $ 122 $ (12 ) The components of the Company's postretirement related costs for the following periods are as follows: U.S. Postretirement Plans Non-U.S. Postretirement Plans In thousands, except percentage data Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Postretirement Benefit Plans Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ 7 $ 59 $ 69 Interest cost 89 11 — 146 187 218 Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss — — — — 114 186 Net amortization of: Transition costs and other — — — — 35 26 Net periodic benefit cost $ 89 $ 11 $ — $ 153 $ 395 $ 499 Weighted average assumptions used: Discount rate 4.6 % 4.6 % N/A 4.1 - 4.8% 4.1 - 4.8% 3.5 - 7.0% Salary and wage escalation rate N/A N/A N/A 3.0 % 3.0 % 3.0 - 4.5% Assumed health care cost trend rates The health care cost trend rate assumptions for the Company provided health care benefits for retirees in Canada are reflected in the following table. The Company does not provide post-employment health care benefits for retirees in other countries. December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Weighted average health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.22 % 6.44 % Rate to which the cost trend is expected to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 4.50 % 4.50 % Year that the rate reached the ultimate trend rate 2028 2028 A one-percentage point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have increased aggregate service and interest cost in 2014 by less than $0.1 million and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014 by $0.1 million . A one-percentage point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have decreased aggregate service and interest cost in 2014 by less than $0.1 million and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014 by $0.1 million . Expected Benefit Payments The following table reflects the total benefits projected to be paid from the pension plans or from the Company’s general assets, under the current actuarial assumptions used for the calculation of the projected benefit obligations. Therefore, actual payments may differ from projected benefit payments. The expected level of payments to, or on the behalf of, participants is as follows: In thousands Pension Postretirement 2015 $ 10,833 $ 393 2016 10,526 385 2017 10,898 377 2018 11,316 370 2019 11,619 363 2020 to 2024 65,189 1,715 Defined Contribution Plans The Company sponsors several defined contribution plans through its domestic subsidiaries covering employees who meet certain service requirements. The Company makes contributions to the plans based upon a percentage of the employees’ contribution in the case of its 401(k) plans or upon a percentage of the employees’ salary or hourly wages in the case of its noncontributory money purchase plans. The cost of the plans was $4.2 million , $2.7 million and $2.5 million for fiscal 2014 , 2013 and 2012 , respectively.

Equity Compensation Plans

Equity Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity Compensation Plans	Equity Compensation Plans The Company accounts for stock-based compensation plans in accordance with ASC 718, "Compensation - Stock Compensation" ("ASC 718"), which requires a fair-value based method for measuring the value of stock-based compensation. Fair value is measured once at the date of grant and is not adjusted for subsequent changes. The Company's stock-based compensation plans have included a program for stock options and restricted stock units. In January 2011, Holdings adopted an Incentive Stock Plan (the “2011 Plan”), pursuant to which Holdings will grant equity-based awards to selected employees and directors of the Company. The 2011 Plan, which included time-vesting, performance-vesting and exit-vesting options as well as restricted stock units, provides that 32,622 shares of common stock of Holdings are available for grant. At December 31, 2014 , the indirect parent has 6,901 shares available for future incentive awards. During 2013, the Holdings' Board of Directors reviewed the historical and projected financial performance of the Company in regard to the satisfaction of the performance-vesting options and exit-vesting options. Under the then-current vesting conditions, a performance-based option would become vested if certain free cash flow targets were achieved in either a given fiscal year or based on cumulative targets over multiple fiscal years. As none of these targets had been achieved since the date of grant and, based on recent performance, were not expected to be satisfied in the next several years, the Company decided to commence an offer to all eligible option holders to modify the terms of all performance-vesting and exit-vesting options. All of the eligible option holders elected to participate. As a result, on August 30, 2013, the vesting terms for all performance-vesting options were modified to vest on terms similar to the existing exit-vesting options. In addition, the required annual rate of return for both the existing modified performance-vesting options and the exit-vesting options was reduced from 20% to 15%. Per ASC 718, the change in vesting conditions was treated as a Type IV modification whereby the expectation about whether the vesting condition will be satisfied remains the same. The Company does not consider the vesting of these options probable and therefore, no additional compensation expense was recognized. On June 17, 2013, Veronica Hagen and the Company entered into a Retirement Agreement (the “Retirement Agreement”) whereby she retired from the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 19, 2013 and retired from the Company on August 31, 2013. Per the terms of the Retirement Agreement, the Company modified her equity-based awards in that certain time-vesting awards became fully vested, with all remaining awards forfeited. Per ASC 718, the modification of the time-vesting options was treated as a Type III modification (i.e. improbable-to-probable) whereby the original equity awards are considered forfeited and new, fully vested awards are granted. The true-up to compensation expense was recorded for these options at the date of the modification as no future service was required. The Company also modified her exit vesting equity-based awards to remain outstanding and eligible to vest for the remaining contractual term of the options. The modification of the exit-based options was treated as a Type IV modification (improbable-to-improbable) with no modification charge recorded. On June 18, 2013, the Company announced the appointment of J. Joel Hackney Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 19, 2013. Per the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Hackney received 9,000 equity-based awards, which included 3,000 restricted stock units. Since the inception of the 2011 Plan, certain select employees that have been granted equity-based awards are no longer employed by the Company. In certain cases, the Board of Directors have agreed to modify the terms of option awards to provide that all unexercised time-vesting options that were vested upon their departure date will remain exercisable until the earlier of (1) the expiration date of the options or (2) such earlier date that the individual breaches any restrictive covenant. All other time-vesting and exit-vesting options that were not vested were immediately forfeited. Per ASC 718, the change in vesting conditions of the time-vesting options were treated as a Type III modification whereby the original equity awards are considered forfeited and new, fully vested awards are granted. The change in vesting conditions of the exit-vesting options was treated as a Type IV modification whereby the expectation about whether the vesting condition will be satisfied remains the same. Stock Options Options granted under the 2011 Plan expire on the tenth anniversary date of the date of grant and vest based on the type of option granted. Time-vesting options vest based upon the passage of time in equal installments at the respective anniversaries of the date of grant. Modified performance-vesting options and exit-vesting options vest on the date, if any, when Blackstone receives cash proceeds in excess of 2.0 times its investment in the Company's equity securities (performance condition) and such cash proceeds result in an annual internal rate of return of at least 15% on its cumulative invested capital in the securities of the Company (market condition). All options are subject to continued employment with the Company. Changes in options outstanding under the 2011 Plan are as follows: Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Estimated Contractual Life Outstanding - December 31, 2011 16,857 $ — Granted 4,582 1,000 Canceled / Forfeited (979 ) 1,000 Exercised — — Outstanding - December 29, 2012 20,460 1,000 Granted 6,817 1,000 Canceled / Forfeited (3,882 ) 1,000 Exercised — — Outstanding - December 28, 2013 23,395 1,000 Granted 3,761 1,000 Canceled / Forfeited (4,435 ) 1,000 Exercised — — Outstanding - December 31, 2014 22,721 $ 1,000 $ — 7.57 Exercisable - December 31, 2014 4,416 $ 1,000 $ — 6.75 The fair value of each time-vesting award is expensed on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the three or five year vesting period of the options. However, for options granted with performance target and market requirements, compensation expense would be recognized when it is probable that the performance target will be achieved and the requisite service period was satisfied. Compensation expense is not recognized for modified performance-vesting options and exit-vesting options as the performance condition is not considered probable. As of December 31, 2014 , unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested time-vesting stock options granted under the 2011 Plan totaled $1.5 million . The weighted-average fair value of time-vesting stock options granted during fiscal 2014 and 2013 was $509.280 and $568.420 , respectively, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted-average assumptions are as follows: Fiscal 2014 Fiscal 2013 Risk-free interest rate 1.74 % 1.55 % Dividend yield — % — % Expected life 5.8 years 6.4 years Volatility 54.10 % 59.00 % As the Company does not have sufficient historical volatility data for the common stock of Holdings, the stock price volatility utilized in the fair value calculation is based on the Company's peer group in the industry in which it does business. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield-curve of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bond on the date the award is granted with a maturity equal to the expected term of the award. Prior to 2013, the expected life was based on the vesting schedule of the options and their contractual life, taking into consideration the expected time in which the share price of the option would exceed the exercise price of the option. However, subsequent equity grants utilize the Simplified Method as allowed under SAB Topic 14 to derive the expected life assumption. Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock units represent a promise to deliver shares to the individual at a future date if certain vesting conditions are met. Under the Holdings Plan, restricted stock unit's will become vested on the third anniversary of the date of grant and will be settled in shares of Holdings. Dividend equivalent shares will accrue if dividends are paid on Holdings common stock and will vest proportionately with the restricted stock unit's to which they relate. Changes in restricted stock units outstanding under the 2011 Plan are as follows: Number of Shares Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding - December 29, 2012 — $ — Granted 3,000 1,000 Canceled / Forfeited — — Exercised — — Outstanding - December 28, 2013 3,000 $ 1,000 Granted — — Canceled / Forfeited — — Exercised — — Outstanding - December 31, 2014 3,000 $ 1,000 The fair value of each restricted stock unit is measured as the grant-date price of the common stock which is expensed on a straight-line basis over the three year vesting period. As of December 31, 2014 , unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units granted under the 2011 Plan totaled $1.5 million . Call Option on Common Stock Under the 2011 Plan, the Company set forth a management equity subscription agreement whereby certain selected employees of the Company were able to invest in shares of Holding’s common stock. The agreement contains an employer call option clause that states that the Company can repurchase the common stock from the employee prior to the third anniversary of the purchase date. This feature creates an in-substance service period because the employer can repurchase the shares at the original purchase price (or less) if the employee terminates within the specified time period. The employee does not partake in any of the risks or rewards of stock ownership until the end of the three year implied service period. As a result, the cash acquired by the Company for the common stock shares have been recorded as a liability, as they are subject to repayment upon employee termination and compensation cost will be recognized over the implied three-year requisite service period equal to the fair value of the call option. Upon the third anniversary of the purchase date of the common stock, the three-year requisite service period expired and all remaining amounts recorded as a liability were reclassified to equity. Other Compensation Agreements In contemplation of the Merger, the former Chief Executive Officer entered into an employment agreement which became effective as of the time of the Merger. The agreement provided that as long as Ms. Hagen was an employee in good standing on April 23, 2013, that she would be entitled to a one-time grant of shares in Holdings having a value equal to $694,000 (the “Equity Award”). In accordance with the terms of her employment agreement, Ms. Hagen received the equity award of 694 shares of Holdings common stock (less applicable withholding taxes) on the appropriate date. The Company recognized compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period and has no further obligations under the agreement. Compensation Expense Stock-based compensation expense is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The amount of compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the portion of granted awards that are expected to vest. Ultimately, the total expense recognized of the vesting period will equal the fair value of the awards as of the grant date that actually vest. The following table summarizes the compensation expense recognized: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Stock options $ 901 $ 950 $ 532 Restricted stock units 1,000 500 — Employee call option 30 2,443 — Equity award — 97 310 Total $ 1,931 $ 3,990 $ 842 The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense related to the 2011 Plan over the period of time in which an employee must provide service in exchange for an award (the requisite service period). For time-vesting options, the requisite service period is the vesting period of the particular options granted in which the full fair value of the award in recognized. For amended performance-vesting and exit-vesting options (which contain both a performance and market condition that affects the vesting date), the requisite service period is the date, if any, when Blackstone receives cash proceeds with respect to its investment in the Company's equity securities that meets a specified financial yield. In accordance with ASC 718, the Company does not recognize any stock-based compensation expense related to the amended performance-vesting and exit-vesting options as it cannot conclude it is probable that a liquidity event will occur as such an event is outside the control of the Company.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company accounts for its provision for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes," which requires an estimate of the annual effective income tax rate for the full year to be applied to the respective interim period, taking into account year-to-date amounts and projected results for the full year. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 , the Company's effective income tax rate was 12.7% (compared with a negative effective income tax rate of 150.2% for the three months ended March 29, 2014 ). The change in our effective income tax rate was primarily driven by incremental operating losses of $42.2 million in the current period for which we recorded a full valuation allowance. In addition, our effective income tax rate was impacted by foreign withholding taxes for which tax credits are not anticipated, changes in the amounts recorded for tax uncertainties, and foreign taxes calculated at statutory rates different than the U.S. federal statutory rate. During the three months ended March 29, 2014 , a French subsidiary of the Company joined the Company’s unitary French filing group. This resulted in a $1.9 million increase to the Company's French valuation allowance discrete to the prior year period. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of (a) temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting purposes and (b) operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance is recorded when, based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The realization of the deferred tax asset depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in the future and in the appropriate taxing jurisdiction. At March 31, 2015 , the Company has a net deferred tax liability of $12.4 million . At March 31, 2015 , the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $20.7 million , of which $9.5 million relates to accrued interest and penalties. These amounts are included within Other noncurrent liabilities within the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Company's effective income tax rate is $20.7 million as of March 31, 2015 . Included in the balance as of March 31, 2015 is $2.8 million , including $1.6 million of interest and penalties, related to income tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts could significantly change during the next twelve months. This amount is comprised of items which relate to the lapse of statute of limitations or the settlement of issues. The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income taxes as a component of income tax expense. Management judgment is required in determining tax provisions and evaluating tax positions. Although management believes its tax positions and related provisions reflected in the consolidated financial statements are fully supportable, it recognizes that these tax positions and related provisions may be challenged by various tax authorities. These tax positions and related provisions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted as additional facts and information become available, including progress on tax audits, changes in interpretations of tax laws, developments in case law and closing of statute of limitations. The Company’s tax provision includes the impact of recording reserves and any changes thereto. The major jurisdictions where the Company files income tax returns include the United States, Canada, China, India, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina. As of March 31, 2015 , the Company has a number of open tax years with various taxing jurisdictions that range from 2003 to 2013. The results of current tax audits and reviews related to open tax years have not been finalized, and management believes that the ultimate outcomes of these audits and reviews will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.	Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is computed based on the following components of income (loss) before income tax expense and discontinued operations: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Domestic $ (109,702 ) $ (64,320 ) $ (44,664 ) Foreign (11,061 ) 3,329 26,281 Total $ (120,763 ) $ (60,991 ) $ (18,383 ) The components of income tax (provision) benefit for the respective periods are as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Current: Federal and state $ (1,603 ) $ 3,947 $ 397 Foreign (11,028 ) (12,474 ) (9,175 ) Deferred: Federal and state (1,077 ) 36,689 90 Foreign 15,231 7,862 1,033 Income tax (provision) benefit $ 1,523 $ 36,024 $ (7,655 ) The income tax (provision) benefit differs from the amount of income taxes determined by applying the applicable U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% to pretax income as a result of the following differences: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Computed income tax (provision) benefit at statutory rate $ 42,267 $ 21,347 $ 6,435 State income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit (2,250 ) (540 ) (5 ) Change in valuation allowance (36,760 ) 6,263 (17,035 ) Local country withholding tax (3,527 ) (5,307 ) (800 ) Intra-period allocation rule exception — 5,201 — Foreign rate difference 1,933 6,203 2,144 Uncertain tax positions 2,552 3,989 755 Foreign exchange (1,680 ) (1,226 ) 953 Other (1,012 ) 94 (102 ) Income tax (provision) benefit $ 1,523 $ 36,024 $ (7,655 ) The Intra-period allocation rule exception line-item for fiscal 2013 relates to the realization of the tax benefit of the current-year ordinary loss in continuing operations when the tax benefit would not otherwise be recognized. As such, the Company recorded a tax benefit in continuing operations of $5.2 million during 2013 in accordance with the guidance in ASC 740-20-45-7 which provides an exception to the incremental approach to intra-period tax allocation and allows for all items (for example, extraordinary items, discontinued operations) to be considered in determining the amount of tax benefit that results from a loss from continuing operations and that shall be allocated to continuing operations. Accordingly, income from all components of the financial statements represent sources of income that enable realization of the tax benefit of the current-year ordinary loss in continuing operations when the tax benefit would not otherwise be benefited, such as when a valuation allowance exists. In fiscal year 2013, the Company experienced losses from continuing operations in the United States and France where there was a full valuation allowance recorded against its net deferred tax assets. The Company considered income from categories other than continuing operations, such as Other comprehensive income (loss), when determining the amount of the $5.2 million tax benefit to allocate to continuing operations. In the fourth quarter of 2013, Mexico passed and implemented tax reform. Among the many changes, the IETU tax regime was repealed. The PGI Mexico subsidiary was paying tax under the IETU tax regime and all deferred taxes were on the balance sheet using the attributes of the IETU tax regime. With the repeal, the PGI Mexico subsidiary had to remove all deferred tax items related to the IETU and replace them with the attributes consistent with the ISR, or income tax regime. The income statement impact on the tax expense related to this change was benefit of $4.1 million . Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as net operating losses and other tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities consist of the following: In thousands December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Deferred tax assets: Provision for bad debts $ 2,247 $ 1,169 Inventory capitalization and allowances 3,617 1,997 Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards 284,050 220,890 Tax credits 9,834 5,748 Employee compensation and benefits 9,478 10,322 Other, net 49,035 14,456 Total deferred tax assets 358,261 254,582 Valuation allowance (227,475 ) (193,442 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 130,786 $ 61,140 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment, net $ (66,337 ) $ (33,050 ) Intangibles (35,890 ) (38,761 ) Undistributed earnings (17,504 ) (12,477 ) Other, net (22,488 ) (6,530 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (142,219 ) (90,818 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (11,433 ) $ (29,678 ) The Company records a deferred tax liability associated with the excess of book basis over tax basis in the shares of subsidiaries not considered indefinitely invested. At December 31, 2014 , the Company has not provided deferred income taxes on approximately $7.4 million of unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries where the earnings are considered indefinitely invested. If management decided to repatriate these earnings, they would become taxable and would incur approximately $0.7 million of tax. In the event of additional tax, unrecognized tax attributes may be available to reduce some portion of any U.S. income tax liability. After Internal Revenue Code Section 382 (“Section 382”) limitations, the Company has $380.7 million of U.S. federal operating loss carryforwards that expire between 2024 and 2033. In addition, the Company has $657.6 million of aggregated state operating loss carryforwards that expire over various time periods, and has $426.5 million of foreign operating loss carryforwards, of which $252.1 million have an unlimited carryforward life and $142.9 million expire between 2015 and 2023. The remaining $31.5 million of foreign operating loss carryforwards expire between 2015 and 2034. The Company has potential tax benefits of $2.0 million of tax credit carryforwards on foreign jurisdictions, all of which expire between 2015 and 2023. The Company has $1.5 million of AMT credit with an unlimited carryforward life. A valuation allowance is recorded when, based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the likelihood that a deferred tax asset will be realized, management considers, among other factors, the trend of historical and projected future taxable income, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, the carryforward period for net operating losses and credits as well as tax planning strategies available to the Company. After consideration of all available evidence both positive and negative, the Company has determined that valuation allowances of $227.5 million and $193.4 million are appropriate as of December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , respectively. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, included in Other noncurrent liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, excluding potential interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions, is as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period $ 16,392 $ 12,794 $ 12,892 Gross increases for tax positions of prior years — — — Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years (2,658 ) (260 ) (127 ) Increases in tax positions for the current year 1,585 1,753 2,085 Lapse of statute of limitations (1,461 ) (1,873 ) (1,810 ) Purchase accounting adjustment — 4,705 — Currency translation (888 ) (727 ) (246 ) Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period $ 12,970 $ 16,392 $ 12,794 The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits (the "UTBs") as of December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 were $20.3 million and $24.0 million , respectively. These amounts include accrued interest and penalties of $9.1 million and $9.3 million at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , respectively. Included in the UTBs as of December 31, 2014 is $1.8 million of operating loss carryforwards for which a UTB has been established. Further, the UTBs of $20.3 million represent the amount that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate of the Company in future periods. Included in the balance as of December 31, 2014 was $1.1 million related to tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts could significantly change during the next twelve months. This amount represents a decrease in UTBs comprised of items related to lapse of statute of limitations or settlement of issues. The Company continues to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income taxes as a component of income tax expense. During 2013, Mexico initiated a tax amnesty program that provides a reduction in taxes owed and the elimination of all related penalties and interest. In May 2013, the Company exercised its right under the amnesty program related to the country's Asset Tax. As a result, the Company recorded a discrete tax expense of $2.9 million during the second quarter associated with the amnesty program. In July 2013, Colombia initiated a tax amnesty program under which the Company filed for tax amnesty for the 2007 tax year related to a transfer pricing issue. The Colombia tax authorities accepted the amnesty request and as a result, the Company paid $0.5 million to settle the outstanding issue. During 2012, the Company completed a sale of leased equipment between its' Netherlands and Colombia subsidiaries. At December 29, 2012, the capitalized assets have a book value of $20.7 million , which will be depreciated over the remaining useful life of the equipment. The Company recognized no gain or loss on this intercompany transaction. However, due to different tax rates in each jurisdiction, the transaction resulted in a deferred tax expense of $0.1 million at December 28, 2013 and a deferred tax benefit of $1.2 million at December 29, 2012 which the Company recorded within Additional paid-in-capital during 2012. The equity adjustment will be recognized in earnings over the remaining useful life of the equipment. Management judgment is required in determining tax provisions and evaluating tax positions. Although management believes its tax positions and related provisions reflected in the consolidated financial statements are fully supportable, it recognizes that these tax positions and related provisions may be challenged by various tax authorities. These tax positions and related provisions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted as additional facts and information become available, including progress on tax audits, changes in interpretations of tax laws, developments in case law and closing of statute of limitations. The Company’s tax provision includes the impact of recording reserves and any changes thereto. As of December 31, 2014 , the Company has a number of open tax years with various taxing jurisdictions that range from 2003 to 2014. The results of current tax audits and reviews related to open tax years have not been finalized, and management believes that the ultimate outcomes of these audits and reviews will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The major jurisdictions where the Company files income tax returns include the United States, Canada, China, India, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina. The U.S. federal tax returns have been examined through fiscal 2004 and the various taxing jurisdictions generally remain open and subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities for the tax years 2003 through 2014. As a result of the acquisition of Fiberweb, the Company now has additional operations in the U.S. and France, and new operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and India. Based on the weight of the evidence, it is management's opinion, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets associated with some of these entities will not be realized. Therefore, the net deferred tax asset associated with the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy were fully valued as of the opening balance sheet date. At the Fiberweb acquisition date, Fiberweb entities in the U.S. carried a deferred tax liability of $36.7 million that could be used as a source of income against the Company’s U.S. deferred tax assets. Legacy AVINTIV entities in the U.S. had net operating loss carryforwards in excess of $300.0 million for which they carried a full valuation allowance. Shortly after the completion of the Fiberweb Acquisition, the Company elected to disregard the U.S. Fiberweb parent entities in the United Kingdom. The Fiberweb entities in the U.S. were then treated as directly owned by the Company for tax purposes and included in the Company’s U.S. consolidated federal tax return. Making this election provided a source of income for realization of the Company’s deferred tax asset resulting in a $36.7 million reduction of our valuation allowance. While this adjustment to the Company U.S. valuation allowance was a result of the Fiberweb Acquisition, ASC 805 indicates this benefit should not be included as a component of acquisition accounting. Accordingly, the Company recorded the release of the valuation allowance as a tax benefit in 2013. As a result of the acquisition of Providência, the Company now has additional operations in the U.S. and new operations in Brazil. Based on the weight of the evidence, it is management's opinion, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets associated with some of these entities will be realized. In addition, the Providência U.S. operations are owned directly by Providência. As a result of this ownership structure, the Providência U.S. operations are not included as part of the AVINTIV U.S. Consolidated filing group. In connection with the acquisition of Providência, the Company is party to the Providência Tax Claims. The Providência Tax Claims relate to two tax deficiency notices received in August and November 2013 relating to Providência 2007 and 2008 tax filings. At the Providência Acquisition Date and at each subsequent reporting period, the Company evaluated whether the Providência Tax Claims qualified for recognition and the Company determined it was more likely than not that Providência’s position would be sustained upon challenge by the Brazilian courts. This determination was based on advice received from the Company’s Brazilian legal counsel. Therefore, the Company did not record an uncertain tax position liability for this matter. As discussed in Note 4, “Acquisitions”, the Deferred Purchase Price is held by the Company. Upon resolution of the Providência Tax Claims by the Brazilian court, either tax payments for the Providência Tax Claims will be made to the Brazilian tax authorities or the Deferred Purchase Price will be paid to the selling shareholders. The Company will be responsible for any actual tax payment to settle the Providência Tax Claims in excess of the Deferred Purchase Price. Based on the Company’s best estimate, the resolution of the Providência Tax Claims is expected to take longer than a year.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Notes)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In connection with the Providência Acquisition, as required by Brazilian law, PGI Acquisition Company filed the Mandatory Tender Offer registration request with the CVM in order to launch, after its approval, a tender offer to acquire all of the remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência from the minority shareholders. As of March 31, 2015 , the Mandatory Tender Offer was still under review by the CVM. Hence, the conditions for the launch of the Mandatory Tender Offer have not been met as of March 31, 2015 . However, once the Mandatory Tender Offer is approved and launched, the minority shareholders will have the right, but not the obligation, to sell their remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência. Given such right of the minority shareholders, the Company determined that ASC 480 requires the noncontrolling interest to be presented as mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and adjusted to its estimated maximum redemption amount at each balance sheet date. Financial results of Providência are attributed to the minority shareholders based on their ownership percentage and accordingly disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Subsequent to the allocation of earnings, the carrying value is then adjusted to its redemption value as of each balance sheet date with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. A reconciliation of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is as follows: In thousands 2015 December 31, 2014 $ 89,181 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (9,813 ) Periodic adjustment to redemption value, net of currency adjustment (2,784 ) March 31, 2015 $ 76,584 The estimated redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is determined based on the terms and conditions of the Mandatory Tender Offer, which state that the purchase price payable for the tendered shares is not impacted by the earnings attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest. As a result, earnings attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest are offset by a deemed dividend, as a periodic adjustment to the recorded redemption value, to the minority shareholders recognized in additional paid-in capital. In addition, the recorded redemption value accretes at a variable interest rate which is also recognized as a periodic adjustment to the redemption value. Lastly, the Mandatory Tender Offer is denominated in Brazilian Reais. Therefore, the redemption value is recorded at the U.S. Dollar equivalent on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, initially using the exchange rate in effect on the date of issuance and translated using the current exchange rate at each subsequent balance sheet date. The respective currency exchange rate movement is recognized as a periodic adjustment to the recorded redemption value in additional paid-in capital.	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In connection with the Providência Acquisition, as required by Brazilian law, PGI Acquisition Company filed the Mandatory Tender Offer registration request with the CVM in order to launch, after its approval, a tender offer to acquire all of the remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência from the minority shareholders. As of December 31, 2014 , the Mandatory Tender Offer was still under review by the CVM. Hence, the conditions for the launch of the Mandatory Tender Offer have not been met as of December 31, 2014 . However, once the Mandatory Tender Offer is approved and launched, the minority shareholders will have the right, but not the obligation, to sell their remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência. Given such right of the minority shareholders, the Company determined that ASC 480 requires the noncontrolling interest to be presented as mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and adjusted to its estimated maximum redemption amount at each balance sheet date. Financial results of Providência are attributed to the minority shareholders based on their ownership percentage and accordingly disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Subsequent to the allocation of earnings, the carrying value is then adjusted to its redemption value as of each balance sheet date with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. A reconciliation of the redeemable noncontrolling interest since the Providência Acquisition Date is as follows: In thousands 2014 Beginning Balance $ 80,792 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (13,020 ) Periodic adjustment to redemption value, net of currency adjustment 21,409 Ending Balance $ 89,181 The estimated redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is determined based on the terms and conditions of the Mandatory Tender Offer, which state that the purchase price payable for the tendered shares is not impacted by the earnings attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest. As a result, earnings attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest are offset by a deemed dividend, as a periodic adjustment to the recorded redemption value, to the minority shareholders recognized in additional paid-in capital. In addition, the recorded redemption value accretes at a variable interest rate which is also recognized as a periodic adjustment to the redemption value. Lastly, the Mandatory Tender Offer is denominated in Brazilian Reais. Therefore, the redemption value is recorded at the U.S. Dollar equivalent on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, initially using the exchange rate in effect on the date of issuance and translated using the current exchange rate at each subsequent balance sheet date. The respective currency exchange rate movement is recognized as a periodic adjustment to the recorded redemption value in additional paid-in capital.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Equity In connection with the closing of the Merger on January 28, 2011, Blackstone, along with certain members of the Company's management, contributed $259.9 million (the "Initial Capital") through the purchase of Holdings. As consideration for the Initial Capital, the Company issued a total of 259,865 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share. Simultaneously, all prior existing shares of AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc's common and preferred stock were canceled and converted into the right to redeem for a portion of the merger consideration. As a result of the Merger, AVINTIV Acquisition Corporation owns 100% of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock. Common Stock The authorized share capital of the Company is $10 , consisting of 1,000 shares, par value $0.01 per share. The Company did not pay any dividends since the Merger and intends to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the further expansion and continued growth of the business. In addition, our indebtedness obligations limit certain restricted payments, which include dividends payable in cash, unless certain conditions are met. Additional Paid-in-Capital In accordance with push-down accounting, the basis in the Initial Capital has been pushed down from Holdings to the Company. Amounts related to Blackstone and certain board members are recorded in Additional paid-in capital. The remaining portion, related to certain members of the Company's management, was recorded in Other noncurrent liabilities as they contained a three-year call option feature which specifies that the employer can repurchase the shares at the original purchase price (or less) if the employee terminates within the specified time period. Upon the expiration of the three-year call option, associated amounts were no longer considered a liability and recorded in Additional paid-in capital. Subsequent to January 28, 2011, certain members of the Company's management and certain board members purchased common stock of Holdings. In addition, the Company has repurchased common stock from former employees. At March 31, 2015 , the net amount purchased was $2.1 million and accordingly, the Company recorded the basis in these shares as additional paid-in capital or as a noncurrent liability, as necessary. On December 18, 2013, the Company received an additional equity investment of $30.7 million from Blackstone (the "Equity Investment"). The Equity Investment, along with the proceeds received from the Term Loans, were used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Bridge Credit Agreement and the Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement. In connection with Providência Acquisition, the Company determined that the related noncontrolling interest is required to be presented as mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and adjusted to its estimated maximum redemption amount at each balance sheet date. As a result, adjustments to the redeemable noncontrolling interest are offset by a deemed dividend to the minority shareholders recognized in Additional paid-in capital . Refer to Note 14, "Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest" for further information on the accounting of the redeemable noncontrolling interest. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows: In thousands Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Cumulative Translation Adjustments Total December 31, 2014 $ (30,959 ) $ (28,205 ) $ (59,164 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (90 ) (28,678 ) (28,768 ) Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss) 90 — 90 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) — (28,678 ) (28,678 ) March 31, 2015 $ (30,959 ) $ (56,883 ) $ (87,842 ) Amounts presented in Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications are net of tax. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 , the Company did not record any income tax expense for pension and postretirement benefit plans and cumulative translation adjustments. Amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Pension and other postretirement benefit plans: Net amortization of actuarial gains (losses) $ 91 $ 1 Curtailment / settlement gain (loss) — — Total reclassifications, before tax 91 1 Income tax (provision) benefit (1 ) (1 ) Total reclassifications, net of tax $ 90 $ — Amounts associated with pension and postretirement benefit plans reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). The components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.	Equity In connection with the closing of the Merger on January 28, 2011, Blackstone, along with certain members of the Company's management, contributed $259.9 million (the "Initial Capital") through the purchase of Holdings. As consideration for the Initial Capital, the Company issued a total of 259,865 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share. Simultaneously, all prior existing shares of AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc's common and preferred stock were canceled and converted into the right to redeem for a portion of the merger consideration. As a result of the Merger, AVINTIV Acquisition Corporation owns 100% of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock. Common Stock The authorized share capital of the Company is $10 , consisting of 1,000 shares, par value $0.01 per share. The Company did not pay any dividends during fiscal years 2014 or 2013 and intends to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the further expansion and continued growth of the business. In addition, our indebtedness obligations limit certain restricted payments, which include dividends payable in cash, unless certain conditions are met. Additional Paid-in-Capital In accordance with push-down accounting, the basis in the Initial Capital has been pushed down from Holdings to the Company. Amounts related to Blackstone and certain board members are recorded in Additional paid-in capital. The remaining portion, related to certain members of the Company's management, was recorded in Other noncurrent liabilities as they contained a three-year call option feature which specifies that the employer can repurchase the shares at the original purchase price (or less) if the employee terminates within the specified time period. Upon the expiration of the three-year call option, associated amounts were no longer considered a liability and recorded in Additional paid-in capital. Subsequent to January 28, 2011, certain members of the Company's management and certain board members purchased common stock of Holdings. In addition, the Company has repurchased common stock from former employees. At December 31, 2014 , the net amount purchased was $2.1 million and accordingly, the Company recorded the basis in these shares as additional paid-in capital or as a noncurrent liability, as necessary. On December 18, 2013, the Company received an additional equity investment of $30.7 million from Blackstone (the "Equity Investment"). The Equity Investment, along with the proceeds received from the Term Loans, were used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Bridge Credit Agreement and the Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement. In connection with Providência Acquisition, the Company determined that the related noncontrolling interest is required to be presented as mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and adjusted to its estimated maximum redemption amount at each balance sheet date. As a result, adjustments to the redeemable noncontrolling interest are offset by a deemed dividend to the minority shareholders recognized in Additional paid-in capital . Refer to Note 17, "Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest" for further information on the accounting of the redeemable noncontrolling interest. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows: In thousands Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Cumulative Translation Adjustments Total Balance - December 29, 2012 $ (13,766 ) $ (1,003 ) $ (14,769 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (2,519 ) 8,709 6,190 Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss) 473 — 473 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (2,046 ) 8,709 6,663 Balance - December 28, 2013 (15,812 ) 7,706 (8,106 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (15,201 ) (35,911 ) (51,112 ) Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss) 54 — 54 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (15,147 ) (35,911 ) (51,058 ) Balance - December 31, 2014 $ (30,959 ) $ (28,205 ) $ (59,164 ) Amounts presented in Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications are net of tax. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 , the Company recorded $0.1 million and $0.0 million of tax expense for pension and postretirement benefit plans and cumulative translation adjustments, respectively. For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013 , the Company recorded $1.3 million and $4.0 million of tax expense for pension and postretirement benefit plans and cumulative translation adjustments, respectively. Amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Pension and other postretirement benefit plans: Net amortization of actuarial gains (losses) $ (4 ) $ (383 ) Curtailment / settlement gain (loss) (61 ) (114 ) Total reclassifications, before tax (65 ) (497 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 11 24 Total reclassifications, net of tax $ (54 ) $ (473 ) Amounts associated with pension and postretirement benefit plans reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.

Special Charges, Net

Special Charges, Net	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Special Charges, Net [Abstract]
Special Charges, Net	Special Charges As part of our business strategy, the Company incurs amounts related to corporate-level decisions or actions by the Board of Directors. These actions are primarily associated with initiatives attributable to acquisition integration, restructuring and realignment of manufacturing operations and management structures as well as the pursuit of certain transaction opportunities when applicable. In addition, the Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances including the aforementioned, indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. These amounts are included in Special charges, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). A summary for each respective period is as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Restructuring and plant realignment costs $ 1,008 $ 2,912 Acquisition and integration - Providência 1,093 2,431 Acquisition and integration - Fiberweb 1,816 3,034 Other charges 2,105 334 Total restructuring and plant realignment costs $ 6,022 $ 8,711 Restructuring and Plant Realignment Costs The Company incurs costs associated with restructuring initiatives intended to result in improved operating performance, profitability and working capital levels. Actions associated with these initiatives include reducing headcount, improving manufacturing productivity, realignment of management structures, reducing corporate costs and rationalizing certain assets, businesses and employee benefit programs. Amounts incurred for the current and prior period primarily relate to cost improvement initiatives associated with the acquisition and integration of Fiberweb. In addition, the Company incurs costs associated with less significant ongoing restructuring initiatives resulting from the continuous evaluation of opportunities to optimize manufacturing facilities and manufacturing processes. Costs associated with these initiatives primarily relate to professional consulting fees. Acquisition and Integration - Providência In association with the Providência Acquisition, the Company incurred direct acquisition costs associated with the transaction including investment banking, legal, accounting and other fees for professional services. Other costs included direct financing costs associated with both the Senior Unsecured Notes and the Incremental Amendment to the Term Loans. A majority of these costs have been capitalized as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the date of the Providência Acquisition. However, a portion of these costs related to the Incremental Term Loan were expensed as incurred. Costs incurred in the current period relate to integration activities and the Mandatory Tender Offer. Acquisition and Integration - Fiberweb In association with the Fiberweb Acquisition, the Company incurred direct acquisition costs associated with the transaction including investment banking, legal, accounting and other fees for professional services. Other expenses included direct financing costs associated with both the Secured Bridge Facility and the Unsecured Bridge Facility, as well as with the Term Loans. These costs have been capitalized as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the date of the Fiberweb Acquisition. In addition, the Company launched several initiatives during 2014 focused on the integration of Fiberweb into the existing operations and underlying processes of the Company. These initiatives include cost reduction initiatives and costs associated with integrating the back office activities of the combined business. As a result, the Company incurred costs directly associated with these activities which include legal, accounting and other fees for professional services. Other Charges In general, other charges consist primarily of expenses related to the Company’s pursuit of other business opportunities. The Company reviews its business operations on an ongoing basis in light of current and anticipated market conditions and other factors and, from time to time, may undertake certain actions in order to optimize overall business, performance or competitive position. To the extent any such decisions are made, the Company would likely incur costs associated with such actions, which could be material. Other charges also include various corporate-level initiatives and most recently, the relocation of our Nanhai, China manufacturing facility. Restructuring Reserve Amounts accrued for Restructuring and Plant Realignment costs are included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the Company's reserves for the respective periods presented are as follows: In thousands North America South America Europe Asia Corporate Total December 31, 2014 $ 598 $ 1,145 $ 1,718 $ 39 $ 180 $ 3,680 Additions 248 (15 ) 783 — (8 ) 1,008 Acquisitions — — — — — — Cash payments (458 ) (277 ) (1,146 ) (50 ) (131 ) (2,062 ) Adjustments 4 (59 ) (172 ) 11 1 $ (215 ) March 31, 2015 $ 392 $ 794 $ 1,183 $ — $ 42 $ 2,411 The Company accounts for its restructuring programs in accordance with ASC 712, "Compensation - Non-retirement Postemployment Benefits" ("ASC 712") and ASC 420, "Exit of Disposal Cost Obligations" ("ASC 420"). Costs incurred for the respective periods presented primarily consisted of employee separation and severance expenses. Programs in existence prior to the acquisition of Fiberweb are substantially complete as of March 31, 2015 . As a result of the acquisition of Fiberweb, the Company has initiated a restructuring program to integrate and optimize the combined footprint. Total projected costs for these programs are expected to range between $16.0 million and $23.0 million with payments continuing into 2015. Cost incurred since the Fiberweb Acquisition Date totaled $13.4 million . A summary of special charges by reportable segment is as follows: In thousands Restructuring and Plant Realignment Costs Acquisition and Integration Costs Other Special Charges Total Special Charges, Net For the three months ended March 31, 2015 North America $ 248 $ 490 $ 71 $ 809 South America (15 ) 227 — 212 Europe 783 225 (5 ) 1,003 Asia — — 1,193 1,193 Corporate (8 ) 1,967 846 2,805 Total $ 1,008 $ 2,909 $ 2,105 $ 6,022 For the three months ended March 29, 2014 North America $ 203 $ 500 $ 173 $ 876 South America 57 9 — 66 Europe 2,628 605 1 3,234 Asia 6 — 100 106 Corporate 18 4,351 60 4,429 Total $ 2,912 $ 5,465 $ 334 $ 8,711	Special Charges, Net As part of our business strategy, the Company incurs amounts related to corporate-level decisions or actions by the Board of Directors. These actions are primarily associated with initiatives attributable to acquisition integration, restructuring and realignment of manufacturing operations and management structures as well as the pursuit of certain transaction opportunities when applicable. In addition, the Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances including the aforementioned, indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. These amounts are included in Special charges, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. A summary of special charges for each respective period is as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Restructuring and plant realignment costs $ 9,713 $ 8,633 $ 15,074 Acquisition - Blackstone — 37 452 Acquisition and integration - Providência 24,435 — — Acquisition and integration - Fiberweb 14,643 18,306 — Colombia flood — — 57 Goodwill impairment 6,851 — — Asset impairment — 2,259 — Other charges 3,543 3,953 4,009 Total $ 59,185 $ 33,188 $ 19,592 Restructuring and Plant Realignment Costs The Company incurs costs associated with restructuring initiatives intended to result in improved operating performance, profitability and working capital levels. Costs associated with these initiatives include reducing headcount, improving manufacturing productivity, realignment of management structures, reducing corporate costs and rationalizing certain assets, businesses and employee benefit programs. Costs incurred for the current period primarily relate to costs incurred to realize cost improvement initiatives associated with the acquisition and integration of Fiberweb. Amounts in the prior period primarily consist of plant realignment initiatives in the North America and Europe regions. In addition, the Company incurs costs associated with less significant ongoing restructuring initiatives resulting from the continuous evaluation of opportunities to optimize manufacturing facilities and manufacturing processes. Costs associated with these initiatives primarily relate to professional consulting fees. During 2012, the Company initiated the internal redesign and restructuring of its global operations for the purposes of realigning and repositioning the Company to consolidate the benefits of its global footprint, align resources and capabilities with future growth opportunities and provide for a more efficient structure to serve existing markets. In addition, the Company launched an initiative to utilize a third-party service provider for its Information Systems support tactical functions, including: service desk; desktop/end-user computing; server administration; network services; data center operations; database and applications development; and maintenance. Cost incurred for the respective periods presented primarily consisted of employee separation and severance expenses. Acquisition - Blackstone As a result of the Merger on January 28, 2011, the Company incurred direct acquisition costs associated with the transaction including investment banking, legal, accounting and other fees for professional services. Other expenses included direct financing costs associated with the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes as well as the fee to enter into the ABL Facility, both of which have been capitalized as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of the date of the Merger. Acquisition and Integration - Providência In association with the Providência Acquisition, the Company incurred direct acquisition costs associated with the transaction including investment banking, legal, accounting and other fees for professional services. Other expenses included direct financing costs associated with both the Senior Unsecured Notes and the Incremental Amendment to the Term Loans. These costs have been capitalized as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of the date of the Providência Acquisition. However, a portion of these costs related to the Incremental Term loan were expensed as incurred. Acquisition and Integration - Fiberweb In association with the Fiberweb Acquisition, the Company incurred direct acquisition costs associated with the transaction including investment banking, legal, accounting and other fees for professional services. Other expenses included direct financing costs associated with both the Secured Bridge Facility and the Unsecured Bridge Facility, as well as with the Term Loans. These costs have been capitalized as intangible assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of the date of the Fiberweb Acquisition. In addition, the Company has launched several initiatives during 2014 focused on the integration of Fiberweb into the existing operations and underlying processes of the Company. These initiatives include cost reduction initiatives and costs associated with integrating the back office activities of the combined business. As a result, the Company incurred costs directly associated with these activities which include legal, accounting and other fees for professional services. Colombia Flood In December 2010, a severe rainy season impacted many parts of Colombia and caused the Company to temporarily cease manufacturing at its Cali, Colombia facility due to a breach of a levy and flooding at the industrial park where its manufacturing facility is located. The Company established temporary offices away from the flooded area and worked with customers to meet their critical needs through the use of our global manufacturing base. The facility re-established manufacturing operations on April 4, 2011 and operations reached full run rates in third quarter of 2011. The costs related to restoration of the facility were net of insurance proceeds. Goodwill Impairment Goodwill is tested and reviewed annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or whenever there is a significant change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of the asset may be less than the carrying amount of the asset. In light of the recent acquisition of Providência, the Company realigned its reportable segments during the third quarter of 2014 to reflect its new organizational structure and business focus. The Company reviewed the recoverability of goodwill at reporting units impacted by the reorganization and determined that amounts allocated to the Argentina/Colombia reporting unit were impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $6.9 million . Asset Impairment The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company performed an impairment test on long-lived assets in Argentina. The Company determined the fair value of the long-lived assets to be $14.4 million . As a result, the Company recorded an non-cash impairment charge of $2.2 million to adjust the carrying value to its fair value. Other Charges Other charges consist primarily of expenses related to the Company’s pursuit of other business opportunities. The Company reviews its business operations on an ongoing basis in light of current and anticipated market conditions and other factors and, from time to time, may undertake certain actions in order to optimize overall business, performance or competitive position. To the extent any such decisions are made, the Company would likely incur costs associated with such actions, which could be material. Other charges also includes various corporate-level initiatives and the relocation of our Nanhai, China manufacturing facility. Restructuring Reserve Amounts accrued for Restructuring and Plant Realignment costs are included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the Company's reserves for the respective periods presented are as follows: In thousands North America South America Europe Asia Corporate Total December 29, 2012 $ 920 $ 848 $ 1,431 $ 639 $ 2,440 $ 6,278 Additions 1,700 922 4,238 1 1,772 8,633 Acquisitions 92 — 1,789 129 — 2,010 Cash payments (1,647 ) (868 ) (2,980 ) (505 ) (2,343 ) (8,343 ) Translation and other — (127 ) 9 — — (118 ) December 28, 2013 1,065 775 4,487 264 1,869 8,460 Additions 1,324 842 7,472 (64 ) 139 9,713 Acquisitions — — — — — — Cash payments (2,304 ) (164 ) (8,807 ) (99 ) (1,828 ) (13,202 ) Translation and other 513 (308 ) (1,434 ) (62 ) — (1,291 ) December 31, 2014 $ 598 $ 1,145 $ 1,718 $ 39 $ 180 $ 3,680 The Company accounts for its restructuring programs in accordance with ASC 712, "Compensation - Non-retirement Postemployment Benefits" ("ASC 712") and ASC 420, "Exit of Disposal Cost Obligations" ("ASC 420"). Programs in existence prior to the acquisition of Fiberweb are substantially complete as of the end of 2014. As a result of the acquisition of Fiberweb, the Company has initiated a restructuring program to integrate and optimize the combined footprint. Total Projected costs for these programs are expected to range between $16.0 million and $23.0 million with payments continuing into 2015. Cost incurred since the Fiberweb Acquisition Date totaled $12.8 million . A summary of special charges by reportable segment is as follows: In thousands Restructuring and Plant Realignment Costs Acquisition and Integration Costs Other Special Charges Total Special Charges, Net For the year ended December 31, 2014 North America $ 1,324 $ 4,906 $ 881 $ 7,111 South America 842 4,627 6,851 12,320 Europe 7,472 3,999 — 11,471 Asia (64 ) — 2,215 2,151 Corporate 139 25,546 447 26,132 Total $ 9,713 $ 39,078 $ 10,394 $ 59,185 For the year ended December 28, 2013 North America $ 1,700 $ 244 $ 139 $ 2,083 South America 922 4 2,213 3,139 Europe 4,238 1,275 — 5,513 Asia 1 — 202 203 Corporate 1,772 16,820 3,658 22,250 Total $ 8,633 $ 18,343 $ 6,212 $ 33,188 For the year ended December 29, 2012 North America $ 4,212 $ — $ — $ 4,212 South America 1,721 — 65 1,786 Europe 3,180 — — 3,180 Asia 829 — — 829 Corporate 5,132 452 4,001 9,585 Total $ 15,074 $ 452 $ 4,066 $ 19,592

Other Operating, Net

Other Operating, Net	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Operating, Net	Other Operating, Net Transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency are subject to changes in exchange rates with the resulting gains and losses recorded within current earnings. The Company includes gains and losses related to receivables and payables as well as the impacts of other operating transactions as a component of Operating income (loss) . Amounts associated with these components for the respective periods are as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Foreign currency gains (losses) $ 936 $ (1,926 ) Other operating income (expense) 487 857 Total $ 1,423 $ (1,069 )	Other Operating, Net Transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency are subject to changes in exchange rates with the resulting gains and losses recorded within current earnings. The Company includes these gains and losses related to receivables and payables as well as the impacts of other operating transactions as a component of Operating income (loss) . Amounts associated with these components for the respective periods are as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Foreign currency gains (losses) $ (5,448 ) $ (2,838 ) $ 151 Other operating income (expense) 3,603 326 136 Total $ (1,845 ) $ (2,512 ) $ 287

Foreign Currency and Other, Net

Foreign Currency and Other, Net	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Foreign Currency and Other, Net	Foreign Currency and Other, Net Transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency are subject to changes in exchange rates with the resulting gains and losses recorded within current earnings. The Company includes gains and losses related to intercompany loans and third-party debt as well as other non-operating activities (primarily factoring fees and the gain or loss on the sale of assets) as a component of Other income (expense) . Amounts associated with these components for the respective periods are as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Foreign currency gains (losses) $ (41,905 ) $ (5,400 ) Other non-operating income (expense) (2,018 ) 10,359 Total $ (43,923 ) $ 4,959 On January 27, 2014, the Company entered into a series of financial instruments with a third-party financial institution used to minimize foreign exchange risk on the future consideration to be paid for the Providência Acquisition and the Mandatory Tender Offer. The primary financial instrument was related to the Providência Acquisition and consisted of a foreign exchange forward contract with an aggregate notional amount equal to the estimated purchase price. The remaining financial instruments relate to a series of foreign exchange call options that expire between 1 year and 5 years associated with the Mandatory Tender Offer and the deferred portion of the consideration paid for the Providência Acquisition. As the nature of these transactions are related to a non-operating notional amount, changes in fair value are included in other non-operating income (expense) in the respective period. The Company recognized a gain of $10.8 million during the three months ended March 29, 2014 associated with the changes in fair value of these financial instruments. The amount associated with the remaining financial instruments recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2015 was a loss of $1.9 million .	Foreign Currency and Other, Net Transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency are subject to changes in exchange rates with the resulting gains and losses recorded within current earnings. The Company includes these gains and losses related to intercompany loans and debt as well as other non-operating activities as a component of Other income (expense) . Amounts associated with these components for the respective periods are as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Foreign currency gains (losses) $ (35,558 ) $ (6,689 ) $ (3,433 ) Other non-operating income (expense) 8,475 (2,162 ) (1,701 ) Total $ (27,083 ) $ (8,851 ) $ (5,134 ) Amounts included within other non-operating income (expense) are primarily related to fees associated with our accounts receivable factoring agreements. Other items include gains or losses on the sale of assets and other non-operating transactions. On January 27, 2014, the Company entered into a series of foreign exchange forward contracts with a third-party financial institution used to minimize foreign exchange risk on the future consideration to be paid for the Providência Acquisition and the Mandatory Tender Offer. The primary financial instrument was related to the Providência Acquisition and consisted of a foreign exchange forward contract with an aggregate notional amount equal to the estimated purchase price. On June 11, 2014, the Company settled the primary financial instrument which provided $18.9 million of income realized at the date of acquisition. As the nature of this transaction is related to a non-operating notional amount, changes in fair value are included in other non-operating income (expense). The remaining financial instruments relate to a series of options that expire between 1 year and 5 years associated with the Mandatory Tender Offer and the deferred portion of the consideration to be paid for the Providência Acquisition. Since inception, the Company recognized a loss of $5.3 million associated with the changes in fair value of the options. As the nature of these transactions are related to a non-operating notional amount, changes in fair value are included in other non-operating income (expense).

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies The Company is involved from time to time in various litigations, claims and administrative proceedings arising out of the ordinary conduct of its business. Amounts recorded for identified contingent liabilities are estimates, which are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional information when it becomes available. Subject to the uncertainties inherent in estimating future costs for contingent liabilities, management believes that any liability which may result from these legal matters would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business or financial condition. Equipment Lease Agreement In the third quarter of 2011, the Company's state-of-the-art spunmelt line in Waynesboro, Virginia commenced commercial production. The plant expansion increased capacity to meet demand for nonwoven materials in the hygiene and healthcare applications in the U.S. The line was principally funded by a seven year equipment lease with a capitalized cost of $53.6 million . From the commencement of the lease to its fourth anniversary date, the Company will make annual lease payments of $8.3 million . From the fourth anniversary date to the end of the lease term, the Company's annual lease payments may change, as defined in the lease agreement. The aggregate future lease payments under the agreement, subject to adjustment, are expected to approximate $58 million . The lease includes covenants, events of default and other provisions that requires the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and other requirements. Providência Tax Claims In connection with the acquisition of Providência, the Company is party to the Providência Tax Claims. The Providência Tax Claims relate to two tax deficiency notices received in August and November 2013 relating to Providência's 2007 and 2008 tax filings. At the Providência Acquisition Date and at each subsequent reporting period, the Company evaluated whether the Providência Tax Claims qualified for recognition and determined it was more likely than not that Providência's position would be sustained upon challenge by the the Brazilian courts. This determination was based on advice received from the Company's Brazilian legal counsel. Therefore, the Company did not record an uncertain tax position liability for this matter. At the Providência Acquisition Date, the Deferred Purchase Price was $47.9 million . If the Providência Tax Claims are resolved in the Company's favor, the Deferred Purchase Price will be paid to the selling shareholders. However, if the Company or Providência incur actual tax liability in respect to the Providência Tax Claims, the amount of Deferred Purchase Price owed to the selling shareholders will be reduced by the amount of such actual tax liability. At March 31, 2015 , the remeasured and accreted balance of the Deferred Purchase Price was $36.0 million . Based on the Company's estimate, the resolution of the Providência Tax Claims is expected to take longer than a year. Refer to Note 4, "Acquisitions" for further information on the accounting of the Deferred Purchase Price and the Providência Tax Claims. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In connection with the Providência Acquisition, as required by Brazilian law, PGI Acquisition Company filed the Mandatory Tender Offer registration request with the CVM in order to launch, after its approval, a tender offer to acquire all of the remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência from the minority shareholders. As of March 31, 2015 , the Mandatory Tender Offer was still under review by the CVM. Hence, the conditions for the launch of the Mandatory Tender Offer have not been met as of March 31, 2015 . However, once the Mandatory Tender Offer is approved and launched, the minority shareholders will have the right, but not the obligation, to sell their remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência. Given such right of the minority shareholders, the Company determined that ASC 480 requires the noncontrolling interest to be presented as mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and adjusted to its estimated maximum redemption amount at each balance sheet date. At March 31, 2015 , the redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest was $76.6 million . Refer to Note 14, "Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest" for further information on the accounting of the redeemable noncontrolling interest. Financing Obligation As a result of the Fiberweb Acquisition, the Company acquired a manufacturing facility in Old Hickory, Tennessee, the assets of which included a utility plant used to generate steam for use in its manufacturing process. Upon completion of its construction in 2011, the utility plant was sold to a unrelated third-party and subsequently leased back by Fiberweb for a period of 10 years. The Company has accounted for this transaction as a direct financing lease, recognizing the assets as part of property, plant and equipment and a related financing obligation as a long-term liability. Cash payments to the lessor are allocated between interest expense and amortization of the financing obligation. At the end of the lease term, the Company will recognize the sale of the utility plant, however, no gain or loss will be recognized as the financing obligation will equal the expected carrying value of the assets. At March 31, 2015 , the outstanding balance of the financing obligation was $18.0 million , which is included in Other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Environmental The Company is subject to a broad range of federal, foreign, state and local laws and regulations relating to pollution and protection of the environment. The Company believes that it is currently in substantial compliance with applicable environmental requirements and does not currently anticipate any material adverse effect on its operations, financial or competitive position as a result of its efforts to comply with environmental requirements. Some risk of environmental liability is inherent, however, in the nature of the Company’s business and, accordingly, there can be no assurance that material environmental liabilities will not arise.	Commitments and Contingencies The Company is involved from time to time in various litigations, claims and administrative proceedings arising out of the ordinary conduct of its business. Amounts recorded for identified contingent liabilities are estimates, which are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional information when it becomes available. Subject to the uncertainties inherent in estimating future costs for contingent liabilities, management believes that any liability which may result from these legal matters would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business or financial condition. Non-affiliate Leases The Company leases certain manufacturing, warehousing and other facilities and equipment under operating leases. The leases on most of the properties contain renewal provisions. Future minimum rental payments required under non-affiliate operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2014 are presented in the following table: In thousands Gross Minimum Rental Payments 2015 $ 15,352 2016 14,093 2017 13,345 2018 11,495 2019 3,912 Thereafter 20,267 Total $ 78,464 Rent expense (net of sub-lease income), including incidental leases, was $20.1 million , $15.4 million and $14.5 million for the Company during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 , December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 , respectively. These expenses are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. In the third quarter of 2011, the Company's state-of-the-art spunmelt line in Waynesboro, Virginia commenced commercial production. The plant expansion increased capacity to meet demand for nonwoven materials in the hygiene and healthcare applications in the U.S. The line was principally funded by a seven year equipment lease with a capitalized cost of $53.6 million . From the commencement of the lease to its fourth anniversary date, the Company will make annual lease payments of $8.3 million . From the fourth anniversary date to the end of the lease term, the Company's annual lease payments may change, as defined in the lease agreement. The aggregate monthly lease payments under the agreement, subject to adjustment, are expected to approximate $58 million . The lease includes covenants, events of default and other provisions that requires the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and other requirements. Financing Obligation As a result of the Fiberweb Acquisition, the Company acquired a manufacturing facility in Old Hickory, Tennessee, the assets of which included a utility plant used to generate steam for use in its manufacturing process. Upon completion of its construction in 2011, the utility plant was sold to an unrelated third-party and subsequently leased back by Fiberweb for a period of 10 years. The Company has accounted for this transaction as a direct financing lease, recognizing the assets as part of property, plant and equipment and a related financing obligation as a long-term liability. Cash payments to the lessor are allocated between interest expense and amortization of the financing obligation. At the end of the lease term, the Company will recognize the sale of the utility plant, however, no gain or loss will be recognized as the financing obligation will equal the expected carrying value of the assets. At December 31, 2014 , the outstanding balance of the financing obligation was $18.4 million , which is included in Other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Purchase Commitments At December 31, 2014 , the Company had purchase commitments of $92.1 million , of which $77.1 million related to the purchase of raw materials in the normal course of business. The remaining $15.0 million related to capital projects, primarily associated with the plan to relocate the Company's Nanhai, China manufacturing facilities and the warehouse expansion project at the Company's Old Hickory, Tennessee manufacturing facilities. Providência Tax Claims Total consideration paid for the acquisition of Providência includes $47.9 million of deferred purchase price which is denominated in Brazilian Reais. The Deferred Consideration accretes at a rate of 9.5% per annum compounded daily, which shall be paid to the selling stockholders to the extent certain existing and potential tax claims of Providência are resolved in Providência's favor. At December 31, 2014 , the outstanding balance of the Deferred Consideration was $42.4 million . If the Company incurs actual tax liability with respect to the Providência Tax Claims, the amount of the Deferred Purchase Price owed to the selling stockholders will be reduced by the amount of such actual tax liability. The Company will be responsible for any actual tax liability in excess of the Deferred Purchase Price. The Deferred Consideration is reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a noncurrent liability as the settlement of existing and potential claims is expected to be greater than one year. Refer to Note 4, "Acquisitions" for further information on the accounting of the Deferred Consideration. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In connection with the Providência Acquisition, as required by Brazilian law, PGI Acquisition Company filed the Mandatory Tender Offer registration request with the CVM in order to launch, after its approval, a tender offer to acquire all of the remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência from the minority shareholders. As of December 31, 2014 , the Mandatory Tender Offer was still under review by the CVM. Hence, the conditions for the launch of the Mandatory Tender Offer have not been met as of December 31, 2014 . However, once the Mandatory Tender Offer is approved and launched, the minority shareholders will have the right, but not the obligation, to sell their remaining outstanding capital stock of Providência. Given such right of the minority shareholders, the Company determined that ASC 480 requires the noncontrolling interest to be presented as mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and adjusted to its estimated maximum redemption amount at each balance sheet date. At December 31, 2014 , the redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest was $89.2 million . Refer to Note 17, "Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest" for further information on the accounting of the redeemable noncontrolling interest. Environmental The Company is subject to a broad range of federal, foreign, state and local laws and regulations relating to pollution and protection of the environment. The Company believes that it is currently in substantial compliance with applicable environmental requirements and does not currently anticipate any material adverse effect on its operations, financial or competitive position as a result of its efforts to comply with environmental requirements. Some risk of environmental liability is inherent, however, in the nature of the Company’s business and, accordingly, there can be no assurance that material environmental liabilities will not arise.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of specialty materials, primarily focused on the production of nonwoven products. The Company operates through four operating segments, which represent its four reportable segments: North America, South America, Europe and Asia, with the main source of revenue being the sales of primary and intermediate products to consumer and industrial markets. The Company has one major customer, Procter & Gamble, which accounts for approximately 12% of its business, the loss of which would have a material adverse impact on reported financial results. Sales to this customer are reported within each of the reportable segments. Segment information is based on the “management” approach which designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance. The Company manages its business on a geographic basis, as each region provides similar products and services. The reportable segments are consistent with the manner in which financial information is disaggregated for internal review and decision making. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s 2014 Form 10-K. Intercompany sales between the segments are eliminated. Financial data by reportable segment is as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Net sales: North America $ 208,322 $ 193,298 South America 93,086 38,150 Europe 112,389 143,621 Asia 47,441 47,515 Total $ 461,238 $ 422,584 Operating income (loss): North America $ 29,197 $ 17,783 South America 13,674 2,986 Europe 9,755 6,232 Asia 5,283 4,152 Unallocated Corporate (16,417 ) (13,254 ) Eliminations 360 (37 ) Subtotal 41,852 17,862 Special charges, net (6,022 ) (8,711 ) Total $ 35,830 $ 9,151 Depreciation and amortization expense: North America $ 12,677 $ 9,828 South America 5,845 1,953 Europe 4,000 5,887 Asia 5,521 5,572 Unallocated Corporate 558 340 Subtotal 28,601 23,580 Amortization of loan acquisition costs 1,654 1,026 Total $ 30,255 $ 24,606 Capital spending: North America $ 3,447 $ 6,051 South America 802 2,208 Europe 3,107 2,509 Asia 3,468 2,600 Corporate 186 747 Total $ 11,010 $ 14,115 In thousands March 31, December 31, Division assets: North America $ 825,545 $ 819,133 South America 463,527 536,140 Europe 266,879 304,879 Asia 263,865 261,172 Corporate 81,945 113,849 Total $ 1,901,761 $ 2,035,173 The Company serves customers focused on personal care, infection prevention and high performance solutions, where our products are critical components used in a broad array of consumer and commercial products. Products within each of these three applications are as follows: • Personal Care - Specialty materials used for hygiene, dryer sheets and personal wipes products • Infection Prevention - Specialty materials used for healthcare, filtration and disinfectant wipes products • High Performance Solutions - Specialty materials used for Building & Construction/Geosynthetics & Agriculture, industrial wipes, filtration, and various other applications Net sales by key application is as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Personal Care $ 235,229 $ 194,470 Infection Prevention 79,856 80,439 High Performance Solutions 146,153 147,675 Total $ 461,238 $ 422,584	Segment Information The Company is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of specialty materials, primarily focused on the production of nonwoven products. The Company operates through four operating segments, which represent its four reportable segments: North America, South America, Europe and Asia, with the main source of revenue being the sales of primary and intermediate products to consumer and industrial markets. The Company has one major customer, Procter & Gamble, that accounts for approximately 12% of its business, the loss of which would have a material adverse impact on reported financial results. Sales to this customer are reported within each of the operating segments. Segment information is based on the “management” approach which designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance. The Company manages its business on a geographic basis, as each region provides similar products and services. The operating segments are consistent with the manner in which financial information is desegregated for internal review and decision making. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”. Intercompany sales between the operating segments are eliminated. Financial data by operating segment is as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Net sales North America $ 828,633 $ 572,095 $ 542,788 South America 306,164 153,770 161,509 Europe 530,440 316,400 294,120 Asia 194,677 172,597 156,746 Total $ 1,859,914 $ 1,214,862 $ 1,155,163 Operating income (loss) North America $ 87,159 $ 51,485 $ 49,988 South America 6,791 7,681 18,047 Europe 21,484 8,571 11,102 Asia 17,352 17,809 18,130 Unallocated Corporate (54,954 ) (45,059 ) (40,586 ) Eliminations (449 ) (131 ) 76 Subtotal 77,383 40,356 56,757 Special charges, net (59,185 ) (33,188 ) (19,592 ) Total $ 18,198 $ 7,168 $ 37,165 Depreciation and amortization expense North America $ 48,173 $ 27,614 $ 28,072 South America 18,652 8,458 9,204 Europe 22,061 13,695 11,267 Asia 22,009 19,954 13,780 Unallocated Corporate 1,662 1,776 1,718 Subtotal 112,557 71,497 64,041 Amortization of loan acquisition costs 5,698 4,796 2,665 Total $ 118,255 $ 76,293 $ 66,706 Capital spending North America $ 35,351 $ 11,754 $ 4,909 South America 10,819 3,991 611 Europe 15,812 6,419 8,802 Asia 16,511 31,122 36,626 Corporate 3,964 1,356 677 Total $ 82,457 $ 54,642 $ 51,625 In thousands December 31, December 28, Division assets North America $ 819,133 $ 644,913 South America 536,140 135,373 Europe 304,879 351,591 Asia 261,172 265,729 Corporate 113,849 66,914 Total $ 2,035,173 $ 1,464,520 Geographic Data: Export sales from the Company's United States operations to unaffiliated customers were $19.1 million , $20.1 million and $32.1 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 , December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 , respectively. Geographic data for the Company's operations, based on the geographic region that the sale is made from, are presented as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Net sales United States $ 619,162 $ 380,836 $ 357,193 Mexico 138,041 130,451 128,284 Canada 71,430 60,808 57,312 Europe 530,440 316,400 294,120 Asia 194,676 172,597 156,746 South America 306,165 153,770 161,508 Total $ 1,859,914 $ 1,214,862 $ 1,155,163 In thousands December 31, December 28, Property, plant and equipment, net United States $ 286,204 $ 209,861 Mexico 51,295 56,229 Canada 4,088 5,026 Europe 136,993 155,383 Asia 146,240 158,006 South America 245,410 68,275 Total $ 870,230 $ 652,780

Selected Quarterly Financial Da

Selected Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data	Selected Quarterly Financial Data The unaudited quarterly financial data for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 are presented below. All quarters included below were comprised of 13 weeks except for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014 which contained 14 weeks. The additional week was a result of a change in the Company's fiscal year-end to a calendar year ending on December 31 from a 52 week period ending on the Saturday closest to each December 31. Refer to Note 2, "Basis of Presentation" for further information on the change in the Company's fiscal year-end. Quarterly data for fiscal 2014: In thousands Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2014 Third Quarter Ended September 27, 2014 Second Quarter First Quarter Operating Data: Net sales $ 499,419 $ 498,013 $ 439,898 $ 422,584 Gross profit 91,965 80,492 86,586 74,465 Net income (loss) (30,652 ) (57,151 ) (21,941 ) (9,496 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. (30,925 ) (55,228 ) (19,664 ) (9,480 ) Quarterly data for fiscal 2013: In thousands Fourth Quarter Ended December 28, 2013 Third Quarter Ended September 28, 2013 Second Quarter First Quarter Operating Data: Net sales $ 347,263 $ 288,979 $ 291,538 $ 287,082 Gross profit 51,600 48,200 50,390 45,866 Net income (loss) (2,567 ) (8,267 ) (7,906 ) (6,227 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. (2,533 ) (8,267 ) (7,906 ) (6,227 )

Certain Relationships and Relat

Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions	Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions In connection with the Merger, Holdings entered into a shareholders agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) with Blackstone and certain members of the Company's management. The Shareholders Agreement governs certain matters relating to ownership of Holdings, including with respect to the election of directors of our parent companies, restrictions on the issuance or transfer of shares, including tag-along rights and drag-along rights, other special corporate governance provisions and registration rights (including customary indemnification provisions). Each party to the Shareholders Agreement also agrees to vote all of its voting securities, whether at a shareholders meeting, or by written consent, in the manner which Blackstone directs, except that an employee shareholder shall not be required to vote in favor of any changes to the organizational documents of Holdings that would have a disproportionate adverse effect on the terms of such employee shareholder's shares of Common Stock relative to other shareholders. Each employee shareholder also grants to the Chief Executive Officer of Holdings a proxy to vote all of the securities owned by such employee shareholder in the manner described in the preceding sentence. As of March 31, 2015 , the Board of Directors of the Company includes one Blackstone member, five outside members and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer as an employee director. Furthermore, Blackstone has the power to designate all of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company and the right to remove any or all directors that it appoints, with or without cause. Advisory Agreement Upon the completion of the Merger, the Company became subject to a transaction and fee advisory agreement (“Advisory Services Agreement”) with Blackstone Management Partners V L.L.C. (“BMP”), an affiliate of Blackstone. Under the Advisory Services Agreement, BMP (including through its affiliates) has agreed to provide certain monitoring, advisory and consulting services for an annual non-refundable advisory fee, to be paid at the beginning of each fiscal year, equal to the greater of (i) $3.0 million or (ii) 2.0% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA (as defined under the credit agreement governing our ABL Facility) for the immediately preceding fiscal year. The amount of such fee shall be initially paid based on the Company’s then most current estimate of the Company’s projected EBITDA amount for the fiscal year immediately preceding the date upon which the advisory fee is paid. After completion of the fiscal year to which the fee relates and following the availability of audited financial statements for such period, the parties will recalculate the amount of such fee based on the actual consolidated EBITDA for such period and the Company or BMP, as applicable, shall adjust such payment as necessary based on the recalculated amount. Since the Merger until fiscal 2014, the Company's advisory fee has been $3.0 million , which is paid at the beginning of each year. However, as a result of actual Consolidated EBITDA for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, the Company's advisory fee was adjusted to $5.2 million and was paid in December 2014. The amount is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). In addition, in the absence of an express agreement to provide investment banking or other financial advisory services to the Company, and without regard to whether such services were provided, BMP will be entitled to receive a fee equal to 1.0% of the aggregate transaction value upon the consummation of any acquisition, divestiture, disposition, merger, consolidation, restructuring, refinancing, recapitalization, issuance of private or public debt or equity securities (including an initial public offering of equity securities), financing or similar transaction by the Company. The fee associated with the Fiberweb transaction totaled $2.5 million and was paid in December 2013. The fee associated with the Providência Acquisition totaled $5.3 million and was paid in October 2014. These amount are included in Special charges, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). At any time in connection with or in anticipation of a change of control of the Company, a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or an initial public offering of common equity of the Company or parent entity of the Company or their successors, BMP may elect to receive, in consideration of BMP’s role in facilitating such transaction and in settlement of the termination of the services, a single lump sum cash payment equal to the then-present value of all then-current and future annual advisory fees payable under the Advisory Services Agreement, assuming a hypothetical termination date of the Advisory Service Agreement to be the twelfth anniversary of such election. The Advisory Service Agreement will continue until the earlier of the twelfth anniversary of the date of the agreement or such date as the Company and BMP may mutually determine. The Company will agree to indemnify BMP and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives from and against all liabilities relating to the services contemplated by the transaction and advisory fee agreement and the engagement of BMP pursuant to, and the performance of BMP and its affiliates of the services contemplated by, the Advisory Services Agreement. Other Relationships and Transactions An affiliate of Blackstone, the Blackstone Group International Partners, LLP (“BGIP”), provided certain financial advisory services to the Company in connection with the acquisition of Fiberweb. The Company reimbursed BGIP for its reasonable documented expenses, and agreed to indemnify BGIP and related persons against certain liabilities arising out of its engagement. Blackstone and its affiliates have ownership interests in a broad range of companies. The Company has entered into commercial transactions in the ordinary course of our business with some of these companies, including the sale of goods and services and the purchase of goods and services. Under our Restated Articles of Incorporation, the Company's directors do not have a duty to refrain from engaging in similar business activities as the Company or doing business with any client, customer or vendor of the Company engaging in any other corporate opportunity that the Company has any expectancy or interest in engaging in. The Company has also waived, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any expectation or interest or right to be informed of any corporate opportunity, and any director acquiring knowledge of a corporate opportunity shall have no duty to inform the Company of such corporate opportunity.	Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions In connection with the Merger, Holdings entered into a shareholders agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) with Blackstone and certain members of the Company's management. The Shareholders Agreement governs certain matters relating to ownership of Holdings, including with respect to the election of directors of our parent companies, restrictions on the issuance or transfer of shares, including tag-along rights and drag-along rights, other special corporate governance provisions and registration rights (including customary indemnification provisions). Each party to the Shareholders Agreement also agrees to vote all of its voting securities, whether at a shareholders meeting, or by written consent, in the manner which Blackstone directs, except that an employee shareholder shall not be required to vote in favor of any change to the organizational documents of Holdings that would have a disproportionate adverse effect on the terms of such employee shareholder’s shares of Common Stock relative to other shareholders. Each employee shareholder also grants to the Chief Executive Officer of Holdings a proxy to vote all of the securities owned by such employee shareholder in the manner described in the preceding sentence. As of December 31, 2014 , the Board of Directors of the Company includes one Blackstone member, five outside members and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer as an employee director. Furthermore, Blackstone has the power to designate all of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company and the right to remove any or all directors that it appoints, with or without cause. Advisory Agreement Upon the completion of the Merger, the Company became subject to a transaction and fee advisory agreement (“Advisory Services Agreement”) with Blackstone Management Partners V L.L.C. (“BMP”), an affiliate of Blackstone. Under the Advisory Services Agreement, BMP (including through its affiliates) has agreed to provide certain monitoring, advisory and consulting services for an annual non-refundable advisory fee, to be paid at the beginning of each fiscal year, equal to the greater of (i) $3.0 million or (ii) 2.0% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA (as defined under the credit agreement governing our ABL Facility) for the immediately preceding fiscal year. The amount of such fee shall be initially paid based on the Company’s then most current estimate of the Company’s projected EBITDA amount for the fiscal year immediately preceding the date upon which the advisory fee is paid. After completion of the fiscal year to which the fee relates and following the availability of audited financial statements for such period, the parties will recalculate the amount of such fee based on the actual consolidated EBITDA for such period and the Company or BMP, as applicable, shall adjust such payment as necessary based on the recalculated amount. Since the Merger until fiscal 2014, the Company's advisory fee has been $3.0 million , which is paid at the beginning of each year. However, as a result of actual Consolidated EBITDA for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 , the Company's advisory fee was adjusted to $5.2 million . The amounts are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In addition, in the absence of an express agreement to provide investment banking or other financial advisory services to the Company, and without regard to whether such services were provided, BMP will be entitled to receive a fee equal to 1.0% of the aggregate transaction value upon the consummation of any acquisition, divestiture, disposition, merger, consolidation, restructuring, refinancing, recapitalization, issuance of private or public debt or equity securities (including an initial public offering of equity securities), financing or similar transaction by the Company. The fee associated with the Fiberweb transaction totaled $2.5 million and was paid in December 2013. The fee associated with the Providência transaction totaled $5.3 million and was paid in October 2014. These amounts are included in Special charges, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. At any time in connection with or in anticipation of a change of control of the Company, a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or an initial public offering of common equity of the Company or parent entity of the Company or their successors, BMP may elect to receive, in consideration of BMP’s role in facilitating such transaction and in settlement of the termination of the services, a single lump sum cash payment equal to the then-present value of all then-current and future annual advisory fees payable under the Advisory Services Agreement, assuming a hypothetical termination date of the Advisory Service Agreement to be the twelfth anniversary of such election. The Advisory Service Agreement will continue until the earlier of the twelfth anniversary of the date of the agreement or such date as the Company and BMP may mutually determine. The Company will agree to indemnify BMP and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives from and against all liabilities relating to the services contemplated by the transaction and advisory fee agreement and the engagement of BMP pursuant to, and the performance of BMP and its affiliates of the services contemplated by, the Advisory Services Agreement. Other Relationships and Transactions An affiliate of Blackstone, the Blackstone Group International Partners, LLP (“BGIP”), provided certain financial advisory services to the Company in connection with the acquisition of Fiberweb for which BGIP received an aggregate fee of $3.0 million . The Company reimbursed BGIP for its reasonable documented expenses, and agreed to indemnify BGIP and related persons against certain liabilities arising out of its engagement. As a result, the Company recognized $3.2 million during the year ended December 28, 2013, which is included within Special charges, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Blackstone and its affiliates have ownership interests in a broad range of companies. The Company has entered into commercial transactions in the ordinary course of our business with some of these companies, including the sale of goods and services and the purchase of goods and services. In addition, Blackstone Holdings Finance Co., LLC, an affiliate of Blackstone, participated in the Fiberweb financing group and received $0.6 million associated with their pro rata participation. Under our Restated Articles of Incorporation, the Company's directors do not have a duty to refrain from engaging in similar business activities as the Company or doing business with any client, customer or vendor of the Company engaging in any other corporate opportunity that the Company has any expectancy or interest in engaging in. The Company has also waived, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any expectation or interest or right to be informed of any corporate opportunity, and any director acquiring knowledge of a corporate opportunity shall have no duty to inform the Company of such corporate opportunity.

Financial Guarantees and Conden

Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements AVINTIV’s Senior Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally on a senior secured basis, by each of AVINTIV’s 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”). As substantially all of AVINTIV’s operating income and cash flow is generated by its subsidiaries, funds necessary to meet AVINTIV’s debt service obligations may be provided, in part, by distributions or advances from its subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, contractual and legal restrictions, as well as the financial condition and operating requirements of AVINTIV’s subsidiaries, could limit AVINTIV’s ability to obtain cash from its subsidiaries for the purpose of meeting its debt service obligations, including the payment of principal and interest on the Senior Secured Notes. Although holders of the Senior Secured Notes will be direct creditors of AVINTIV’s principal direct subsidiaries by virtue of the guarantees, AVINTIV has subsidiaries that are not included among the Guarantors (collectively, the “Non-Guarantors”), and such subsidiaries will not be obligated with respect to the Senior Secured Notes. As a result, the claims of creditors of the Non-Guarantors will effectively have priority with respect to the assets and earnings of such companies over the claims of creditors of AVINTIV, including the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. The following Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements are presented to satisfy the disclosure requirements of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. In accordance with Rule 3-10, the subsidiary guarantors are all 100% owned by AVINTIV (the “Issuer”). The guarantees on the Senior Secured Notes are full and unconditional and all guarantees are joint and several. The information presents Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 29, 2014 , and Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 29, 2014 of (1) AVINTIV (Issuer), (2) the Guarantors, (3) the Non-Guarantors and (4) consolidating eliminations to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2015 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,026 $ 91,898 $ 65,677 $ — $ 160,601 Accounts receivable, net — 48,403 203,478 — 251,881 Inventories, net — 56,117 101,659 (760 ) 157,016 Deferred income taxes — 3,081 15,904 (3,027 ) 15,958 Other current assets 10,595 16,748 52,032 — 79,375 Total current assets 13,621 216,247 438,750 (3,787 ) 664,831 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,229 199,584 602,431 — 807,244 Goodwill — 55,999 145,348 — 201,347 Intangible assets, net 32,688 116,595 22,693 — 171,976 Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries 1,389,585 429,901 (774,303 ) (1,045,183 ) — Deferred income taxes 2,315 — 19,337 (1,579 ) 20,073 Other noncurrent assets 281 7,273 28,736 — 36,290 Total assets $ 1,443,719 $ 1,025,599 $ 482,992 $ (1,050,549 ) $ 1,901,761 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 1,139 $ — $ 24,603 $ — $ 25,742 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 36,928 55,903 189,077 — 281,908 Income taxes payable 169 756 6,794 — 7,719 Deferred income taxes 2,896 — 10,162 (2,159 ) 10,899 Current portion of long-term debt 7,145 — 31,424 — 38,569 Total current liabilities 48,277 56,659 262,060 (2,159 ) 364,837 Long-term debt 1,408,345 — 2,851 — 1,411,196 Deferred income taxes — 14,699 25,316 (2,447 ) 37,568 Other noncurrent liabilities 258 36,257 64,216 — 100,731 Total liabilities 1,456,880 107,615 354,443 (4,606 ) 1,914,332 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 76,584 — — — 76,584 Common stock — — 16,966 (16,966 ) — AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. shareholders’ equity (89,745 ) 917,984 110,993 (1,028,977 ) (89,745 ) Noncontrolling interest — — 590 — 590 Total (deficit) equity (89,745 ) 917,984 128,549 (1,045,943 ) (89,155 ) Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity $ 1,443,719 $ 1,025,599 $ 482,992 $ (1,050,549 ) $ 1,901,761 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,720 $ 76,744 $ 67,027 $ — $ 178,491 Accounts receivable, net — 39,504 208,223 — 247,727 Inventories, net — 54,044 120,775 (1,118 ) 173,701 Deferred income taxes — 3,279 16,523 (3,026 ) 16,776 Other current assets 10,465 19,250 59,406 — 89,121 Total current assets 45,185 192,821 471,954 (4,144 ) 705,816 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,445 204,800 659,985 — 870,230 Goodwill — 55,999 164,555 — 220,554 Intangible assets, net 34,529 118,283 26,099 — 178,911 Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries 1,437,946 494,906 (811,794 ) (1,121,058 ) — Deferred income taxes 1,578 — 18,232 (1,579 ) 18,231 Other noncurrent assets 285 7,111 34,035 — 41,431 Total assets $ 1,524,968 $ 1,073,920 $ 563,066 $ (1,126,781 ) $ 2,035,173 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 405 $ — $ 17,260 $ — $ 17,665 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 39,529 64,552 217,232 — 321,313 Income taxes payable 223 2,986 6,427 — 9,636 Deferred income taxes 2,322 — 10,216 (2,321 ) 10,217 Current portion of long-term debt 7,143 — 24,749 — 31,892 Total current liabilities 49,622 67,538 275,884 (2,321 ) 390,723 Long-term debt 1,410,059 — 23,224 — 1,433,283 Deferred income taxes — 14,897 23,760 (2,434 ) 36,223 Other noncurrent liabilities 461 36,839 72,264 — 109,564 Total liabilities 1,460,142 119,274 395,132 (4,755 ) 1,969,793 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 89,181 — — — 89,181 Common stock — — 16,966 (16,966 ) — AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. shareholders’ equity (24,355 ) 954,646 150,414 (1,105,060 ) (24,355 ) Noncontrolling interest — — 554 — 554 Total equity (24,355 ) 954,646 167,934 (1,122,026 ) (23,801 ) Total liabilities and equity $ 1,524,968 $ 1,073,920 $ 563,066 $ (1,126,781 ) $ 2,035,173 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 141,800 $ 327,774 $ (8,336 ) $ 461,238 Cost of goods sold — (108,769 ) (255,387 ) 8,336 (355,820 ) Gross profit — 33,031 72,387 — 105,418 Selling, general and administrative expenses (15,991 ) (13,206 ) (35,792 ) — (64,989 ) Special charges, net (2,682 ) (738 ) (2,602 ) — (6,022 ) Other operating, net 264 (564 ) 1,723 — 1,423 Operating income (loss) (18,409 ) 18,523 35,716 — 35,830 Other income (expense): Interest expense (16,251 ) (1,898 ) (9,484 ) — (27,633 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 2,105 1,559 (3,664 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net (2,888 ) 879 (41,914 ) — (43,923 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (7,971 ) (23,585 ) — 31,556 — Income (loss) before income taxes (43,414 ) (4,522 ) (19,346 ) 31,556 (35,726 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 3,456 (3,812 ) (4,192 ) — (4,548 ) Net income (loss) (39,958 ) (8,334 ) (23,538 ) 31,556 (40,274 ) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest — — (316 ) — (316 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (39,958 ) $ (8,334 ) $ (23,222 ) $ 31,556 $ (39,958 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (68,636 ) $ (37,363 ) $ (39,423 ) $ 76,786 $ (68,636 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 148,896 $ 286,667 $ (12,979 ) $ 422,584 Cost of goods sold (37 ) (122,587 ) (238,474 ) 12,979 (348,119 ) Gross profit (37 ) 26,309 48,193 — 74,465 Selling, general and administrative expenses (10,930 ) (13,551 ) (31,053 ) — (55,534 ) Special charges, net (3,965 ) (532 ) (4,214 ) — (8,711 ) Other operating, net 12 (212 ) (869 ) — (1,069 ) Operating income (loss) (14,920 ) 12,014 12,057 — 9,151 Other income (expense): Interest expense (19,931 ) 7,083 (5,058 ) — (17,906 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 2,695 1,653 (4,348 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net 10,800 553 (6,394 ) — 4,959 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 8,285 (8,162 ) — (123 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes (13,071 ) 13,141 (3,743 ) (123 ) (3,796 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 3,591 (4,914 ) (4,377 ) — (5,700 ) Net income (loss) (9,480 ) 8,227 (8,120 ) (123 ) (9,496 ) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest — — (16 ) — (16 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (9,480 ) $ 8,227 $ (8,104 ) $ (123 ) $ (9,480 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (7,793 ) $ 9,725 $ (6,060 ) $ (3,665 ) $ (7,793 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (33,186 ) $ 5,433 $ 27,224 $ — $ (529 ) Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (186 ) (3,237 ) (7,587 ) — (11,010 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets — — 532 — 532 Acquisition of intangibles and other (113 ) — — — (113 ) Intercompany investing activities, net 2,845 15,803 — (18,648 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,546 12,566 (7,055 ) (18,648 ) (10,591 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from long-term borrowings — — 15 — 15 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 869 — 18,105 — 18,974 Repayment of long-term borrowings (1,788 ) — (9,997 ) — (11,785 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (135 ) — (8,813 ) — (8,948 ) Intercompany financing activities, net — (2,845 ) (15,803 ) 18,648 — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,054 ) (2,845 ) (16,493 ) 18,648 (1,744 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (5,026 ) — (5,026 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (31,694 ) 15,154 (1,350 ) — (17,890 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 34,720 76,744 67,027 — 178,491 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,026 $ 91,898 $ 65,677 $ — $ 160,601 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (35,352 ) $ 30,624 $ (9,861 ) $ — $ (14,589 ) Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (746 ) (5,795 ) (7,574 ) — (14,115 ) Acquisition of intangibles and other (57 ) — — — (57 ) Intercompany investing activities, net 11,035 (16,505 ) 50 5,420 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 10,232 (22,300 ) (7,524 ) 5,420 (14,172 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from long-term borrowings 3,000 — 152 — 3,152 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 1,024 — 6,582 — 7,606 Repayment of long-term borrowings (3,898 ) — (2,062 ) — (5,960 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (478 ) — (1,471 ) — (1,949 ) Intercompany financing activities, net 24,168 (11,085 ) (7,663 ) (5,420 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 23,816 (11,085 ) (4,462 ) (5,420 ) 2,849 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (512 ) — (512 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (1,304 ) (2,761 ) (22,359 ) — (26,424 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,068 13,103 70,893 — 86,064 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 764 $ 10,342 $ 48,534 $ — $ 59,640	Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements AVINTIV’s Senior Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally on a senior secured basis, by each of AVINTIV’s 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”). As substantially all of AVINTIV’s operating income and cash flow is generated by its subsidiaries, funds necessary to meet AVINTIV’s debt service obligations may be provided, in part, by distributions or advances from its subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, contractual and legal restrictions, as well as the financial condition and operating requirements of AVINTIV’s subsidiaries, could limit AVINTIV’s ability to obtain cash from its subsidiaries for the purpose of meeting its debt service obligations, including the payment of principal and interest on the Senior Secured Notes. Although holders of the Senior Secured Notes will be direct creditors of AVINTIV’s principal direct subsidiaries by virtue of the guarantees, AVINTIV has subsidiaries that are not included among the Guarantors (collectively, the “Non-Guarantors”), and such subsidiaries will not be obligated with respect to the Senior Secured Notes. As a result, the claims of creditors of the Non-Guarantors will effectively have priority with respect to the assets and earnings of such companies over the claims of creditors of Polymer, including the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. The following Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements are presented to satisfy the disclosure requirements of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. In accordance with Rule 3-10, the subsidiary guarantors are all 100% owned by AVINTIV (the “Issuer”). The guarantees on the Senior Secured Notes are full and unconditional and all guarantees are joint and several. The information presents Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 and Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 , December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 of (1) AVINTIV (Issuer), (2) the Guarantors, (3) the Non-Guarantors and (4) consolidating eliminations to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,720 $ 76,744 $ 67,027 $ — $ 178,491 Accounts receivable, net — 39,504 208,223 — 247,727 Inventories, net — 54,044 120,775 (1,118 ) 173,701 Deferred income taxes — 3,279 16,523 (3,026 ) 16,776 Other current assets 10,465 19,250 59,406 — 89,121 Total current assets 45,185 192,821 471,954 (4,144 ) 705,816 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,445 204,800 659,985 — 870,230 Goodwill — 55,999 164,555 — 220,554 Intangible assets, net 34,529 118,283 26,099 — 178,911 Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries 1,437,946 494,906 (811,794 ) (1,121,058 ) — Deferred income taxes 1,578 — 18,232 (1,579 ) 18,231 Other noncurrent assets 285 7,111 34,035 — 41,431 Total assets $ 1,524,968 $ 1,073,920 $ 563,066 $ (1,126,781 ) $ 2,035,173 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 405 $ — $ 17,260 $ — $ 17,665 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 39,529 64,552 217,232 — 321,313 Income taxes payable 223 2,986 6,427 — 9,636 Deferred income taxes 2,322 — 10,216 (2,321 ) 10,217 Current portion of long-term debt 7,143 — 24,749 — 31,892 Total current liabilities 49,622 67,538 275,884 (2,321 ) 390,723 Long-term debt 1,410,059 — 23,224 — 1,433,283 Deferred income taxes — 14,897 23,760 (2,434 ) 36,223 Other noncurrent liabilities 461 36,839 72,264 — 109,564 Total liabilities 1,460,142 119,274 395,132 (4,755 ) 1,969,793 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 89,181 — — — 89,181 Common stock — — 16,966 (16,966 ) — Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity (24,355 ) 954,646 150,414 (1,105,060 ) (24,355 ) Noncontrolling interests — — 554 — 554 Total shareholders' (deficit) equity (24,355 ) 954,646 167,934 (1,122,026 ) (23,801 ) Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,524,968 $ 1,073,920 $ 563,066 $ (1,126,781 ) $ 2,035,173 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets As of December 28, 2013 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,068 $ 13,103 $ 70,893 $ — $ 86,064 Accounts receivable, net — 46,828 147,999 — 194,827 Inventories, net — 46,428 109,646 — 156,074 Deferred income taxes 385 2,438 2,318 (2,823 ) 2,318 Other current assets 1,887 12,696 44,513 — 59,096 Total current assets 4,340 121,493 375,369 (2,823 ) 498,379 Property, plant and equipment, net 2,756 207,256 442,768 — 652,780 Goodwill — 54,683 60,645 — 115,328 Intangible assets, net 31,525 125,146 12,728 — 169,399 Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries 1,013,856 615,314 (363,414 ) (1,265,756 ) — Deferred income taxes — — 2,582 — 2,582 Other noncurrent assets 298 8,869 16,885 — 26,052 Total assets $ 1,052,775 $ 1,132,761 $ 547,563 $ (1,268,579 ) $ 1,464,520 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 410 $ — $ 2,062 $ — $ 2,472 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 36,510 61,950 209,271 — 307,731 Income taxes payable 369 — 3,244 — 3,613 Deferred income taxes — — 194 1,148 1,342 Current portion of long-term debt 3,039 — 10,758 — 13,797 Total current liabilities 40,328 61,950 225,529 1,148 328,955 Long-term debt 850,767 — 29,632 — 880,399 Deferred income taxes 974 12,543 23,689 (3,970 ) 33,236 Other noncurrent liabilities 1,810 31,718 28,663 — 62,191 Total liabilities 893,879 106,211 307,513 (2,822 ) 1,304,781 Common stock — — 16,966 (16,966 ) — Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity 158,896 1,026,550 222,241 (1,248,791 ) 158,896 Noncontrolling interests — — 843 — 843 Total shareholders' (deficit) equity 158,896 1,026,550 240,050 (1,265,757 ) 159,739 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,052,775 $ 1,132,761 $ 547,563 $ (1,268,579 ) $ 1,464,520 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 594,464 $ 1,303,006 $ (37,556 ) $ 1,859,914 Cost of goods sold (583 ) (478,465 ) (1,084,914 ) 37,556 (1,526,406 ) Gross profit (583 ) 115,999 218,092 — 333,508 Selling, general and administrative expenses (51,197 ) (55,105 ) (147,978 ) — (254,280 ) Special charges, net (24,177 ) (3,277 ) (31,731 ) — (59,185 ) Other operating, net 298 473 (2,616 ) — (1,845 ) Operating income (loss) (75,659 ) 58,090 35,767 — 18,198 Other income (expense): Interest expense (74,389 ) 11,678 (33,442 ) — (96,153 ) Debt modification and extinguishment costs (13,350 ) — (2,375 ) — (15,725 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 13,904 (10,918 ) (2,986 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net 12,460 894 (40,437 ) — (27,083 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 9,646 (34,131 ) — 24,485 — Income (loss) before income taxes (127,388 ) 25,613 (43,473 ) 24,485 (120,763 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 12,091 (16,064 ) 5,496 — 1,523 Net income (loss) (115,297 ) 9,549 (37,977 ) 24,485 (119,240 ) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest — — (3,943 ) — (3,943 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (115,297 ) $ 9,549 $ (34,034 ) $ 24,485 $ (115,297 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (166,355 ) $ (41,779 ) $ (56,270 ) $ 98,049 $ (166,355 ) Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations For the Fiscal Year Ended December 28, 2013 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 392,212 $ 844,997 $ (22,347 ) $ 1,214,862 Cost of goods sold (103 ) (334,278 ) (706,772 ) 22,347 (1,018,806 ) Gross profit (103 ) 57,934 138,225 — 196,056 Selling, general and administrative expenses (44,835 ) (28,744 ) (79,609 ) — (153,188 ) Special charges, net (22,080 ) (1,381 ) (9,727 ) — (33,188 ) Other operating, net 34 (442 ) (2,104 ) — (2,512 ) Operating income (loss) (66,984 ) 27,367 46,785 — 7,168 Other income (expense): Interest expense (51,558 ) 14,655 (19,071 ) — (55,974 ) Debt modification and extinguishment costs (3,334 ) — — — (3,334 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 20,405 (4,445 ) (15,960 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net 375 (246 ) (8,980 ) — (8,851 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 64,273 (1,179 ) — (63,094 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes (36,823 ) 36,152 2,774 (63,094 ) (60,991 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 11,890 28,758 (4,624 ) — 36,024 Net income (loss) (24,933 ) 64,910 (1,850 ) (63,094 ) (24,967 ) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest — — (34 ) — (34 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. (24,933 ) 64,910 (1,816 ) (63,094 ) (24,933 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (18,270 ) $ 75,369 $ (1,496 ) $ (73,873 ) $ (18,270 ) Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations For the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2012 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 367,548 $ 808,134 $ (20,519 ) $ 1,155,163 Cost of goods sold 131 (319,537 ) (659,030 ) 20,519 (957,917 ) Gross profit 131 48,011 149,104 — 197,246 Selling, general and administrative expenses (40,053 ) (24,190 ) (76,533 ) — (140,776 ) Special charges, net (8,515 ) (2,305 ) (8,772 ) — (19,592 ) Other operating, net 5 264 18 — 287 Operating income (loss) (48,432 ) 21,780 63,817 — 37,165 Other income (expense): Interest expense (52,090 ) 21,192 (19,516 ) — (50,414 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 17,097 (4,132 ) (12,965 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net 18,938 (18,901 ) (5,171 ) — (5,134 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 32,077 19,260 — (51,337 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes (32,410 ) 39,199 26,165 (51,337 ) (18,383 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 6,372 (5,886 ) (8,141 ) — (7,655 ) Net income (loss) (26,038 ) 33,313 18,024 (51,337 ) (26,038 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (43,678 ) $ 17,536 $ 481 $ (18,017 ) $ (43,678 ) Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (249,860 ) $ 165,527 $ 133,481 $ — $ 49,148 Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3,964 ) (32,731 ) (45,762 ) — (82,457 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets — — 2,306 — 2,306 Acquisition of intangibles and other (250 ) — — — (250 ) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — — (356,281 ) — (356,281 ) Intercompany investing activities, net (333,910 ) (443,791 ) 791 776,910 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (338,124 ) (476,522 ) (398,946 ) 776,910 (436,682 ) Financing activities: Issuance of common stock 750 — — — 750 Proceeds from long-term borrowings 628,000 — 135 — 628,135 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 1,691 — 30,400 — 32,091 Repayment of long-term borrowings (65,085 ) — (66,368 ) — (131,453 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (1,696 ) — (15,113 ) — (16,809 ) Loan acquisition costs (21,283 ) — — — (21,283 ) Debt modification costs (1,680 ) — (2,375 ) — (4,055 ) Intercompany financing activities, net 79,939 374,636 322,335 (776,910 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 620,636 374,636 269,014 (776,910 ) 487,376 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (7,415 ) — (7,415 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 32,652 63,641 (3,866 ) — 92,427 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,068 13,103 70,893 — 86,064 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 34,720 $ 76,744 $ 67,027 $ — $ 178,491 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows For the Fiscal Year Ended December 28, 2013 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (97,500 ) $ 64,440 $ 49,910 $ — $ 16,850 Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,356 ) (9,841 ) (43,445 ) — (54,642 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets — — 435 — 435 Acquisition of intangibles and other (356 ) — (4,226 ) — (4,582 ) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (278,970 ) — — — (278,970 ) Intercompany investing activities, net (12,783 ) (81,373 ) (15,000 ) 109,156 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (293,465 ) (91,214 ) (62,236 ) 109,156 (337,759 ) Financing activities: Issuance of common stock 30,504 — — — 30,504 Proceeds from long-term borrowings 612,602 — 17,397 — 629,999 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 2,216 — 1,871 — 4,087 Repayment of long-term borrowings (318,154 ) — (19,525 ) — (337,679 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (2,619 ) — — — (2,619 ) Loan acquisition costs (16,102 ) — — — (16,102 ) Intercompany financing activities, net 84,100 11,592 13,464 (109,156 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 392,547 11,592 13,207 (109,156 ) 308,190 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — 904 — 904 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,582 (15,182 ) 1,785 — (11,815 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 486 28,285 69,108 — 97,879 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,068 $ 13,103 $ 70,893 $ — $ 86,064 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows For the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2012 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (81,186 ) $ 77,313 $ 79,344 $ — $ 75,471 Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (26,043 ) (4,021 ) (21,561 ) — (51,625 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets — 1,646 14 — 1,660 Acquisition of intangibles and other (268 ) — — — (268 ) Intercompany investing activities, net 57,118 (37,797 ) (25,218 ) 5,897 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 30,807 (40,172 ) (46,765 ) 5,897 (50,233 ) Financing activities: Issuance of common stock 1,087 — — — 1,087 Proceeds from long-term borrowings — — 10,977 — 10,977 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 2,725 — 3,000 — 5,725 Repayment of long-term borrowings (107 ) — (7,571 ) — (7,678 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (1,933 ) — (8,000 ) — (9,933 ) Loan acquisition costs (220 ) — — — (220 ) Intercompany financing activities, net 46,178 (23,430 ) (16,851 ) (5,897 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 47,730 (23,430 ) (18,445 ) (5,897 ) (42 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (59 ) — (59 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (2,649 ) 13,711 14,075 — 25,137 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,135 14,574 55,033 — 72,742 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 486 $ 28,285 $ 69,108 $ — $ 97,879

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Events On April 17, 2015, the Company entered into an incremental term loan amendment and limited waiver to its existing Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2013. Under the amendment, the Company obtained $283.0 million of commitments for incremental term loans, the terms of which are substantially identical to the Term Loans. A portion of the proceeds were used to fund the consideration paid for the acquisition of Dounor. In addition, the amendment provides for a limited waiver to permit, among other things, the Company to incur the additional incremental term loans, so long as the Company is in pro forma compliance with a senior secured net leverage ratio not exceeding 4.50 :1.00. The remaining commitments were used to redeem $200.0 million of the outstanding principal amount of the Company's outstanding 7.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 at a redemption price of 103.875% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. On April 17, 2015, the Company entered into an amendment and limited waiver to its existing ABL Facility (the "ABL Amendment"). The ABL Amendment provides for a limited waiver to permit, among other things, the Company to incur the additional incremental term loans, so long as the Company is in pro forma compliance with a senior secured net leverage ratio not exceeding 4.50:1.00.	Subsequent Event On March 25, 2015, the Company announced that PGI France Holdings SAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement to acquire Dounor SAS (“Dounor”). The Company expects to finalize the acquisition of Dounor in the second quarter of 2015. The closing is subject to customary terms and conditions and there is no assurance that the acquisition or the related financing transactions will be consummated within any particular time period or at all. The Company expects to fund the acquisition of Dounor and to pay related fees and expenses using the proceeds of a proposed add-on to its existing term loan.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Employee Benefit Plans The Company provides a range of benefits, including pensions and postretirement benefits to eligible current and former employees. Determining the cost associated with such benefits is dependent on various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, employee mortality, turnover rates, and healthcare cost trend rates. Actuaries perform the required calculations to determine expense in accordance with GAAP. Actual results may differ from the actuarial assumptions and are generally accumulated into Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into earnings over future periods. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions at each measurement date and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends, if appropriate.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are based on several factors including the facts and circumstances available at the time the estimates are made, historical experience, risk of loss, general economic conditions and trends, and the assessment of the probable future outcome. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of changes, if any, are reflected in the statement of operations in the period that they are determined.
Currency Translations	Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-end exchange rates, and income and expense accounts have been translated using average exchange rates throughout the year. Adjustments resulting from the process of translating an entity's financial statements into the U.S. dollar have been recorded in the Shareholders' Equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) . Transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency are subject to changes in exchange rates with the resulting gains and losses recorded within current earnings.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less. The Company maintains amounts on deposit at various financial institutions, which may at times exceed federally insured limits. However, management periodically evaluates the credit-worthiness of those institutions and has not experienced any losses on such deposits.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the best estimate of probable loss inherent within the Company's accounts receivable balance. Estimates are based upon both the creditworthiness of specific customers and the overall probability of losses based upon an analysis of the overall aging of receivables as well as past collection trends and general economic conditions.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or fair market value. The Company performs periodic assessments to determine the existence of obsolete, slow-moving and non-saleable inventories and records necessary provisions to reduce such inventories to net realizable value. Costs include direct materials, direct labor and applicable manufacturing overhead.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. For financial reporting purposes, assets placed in service are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic useful life or the related lease term. The range of useful lives used to depreciate property and equipment is as follows: Range of Useful Lives Building and improvements 10 to 31 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 15 years Other 3 to 7 years Major expenditures for replacements and significant improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives are also capitalized. Capitalized costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Repairs and maintenance expenditures that do not extend the useful life of the asset are charged to expense as incurred. The carrying amounts of assets that are sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts in the year of disposal, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in within current earnings. The Company capitalizes costs, including interest, incurred to develop or acquire internal-use software. These costs are capitalized subsequent to the preliminary project stage once specific criteria are met. Costs incurred in the preliminary project planning stage are expensed. Other costs, such as maintenance and training, are also expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Pursuant to ASC 360, "Property, Plant and Equipment" ("ASC 360"), the Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Pursuant to ASC 350, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other" ("ASC 350"), goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no longer amortized, but are tested and reviewed annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or whenever there is a significant change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of the asset may be less than the carrying amount of the asset. Recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level and begins with a qualitative assessment to determine, as a basis for whether it is necessary to perform the two-step impairment test under ASC 350, if it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. For the reporting units where it is required, the first step compares the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. To the extent that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a second step is performed, wherein the reporting unit's carrying value of goodwill is compared to the implied fair value of goodwill. To the extent that the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value, impairment exists and must be recognized. Recoverability of other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives begins with a qualitative assessment to determine, as a basis for whether it is necessary to calculate the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets, if it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired. When required, recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the intangible assets to the estimated fair value of the respective intangible assets. Any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss equal to that excess. Intangible assets such as customer-related intangible assets and non-compete agreements with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. The weighted-average useful lives approximate the following: Weighted-Average Useful Lives Technology 13 years Customer relationships 16 years Patents 6 years The Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its intangible assets with finite useful lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Loan Acquisition Costs	Loan Acquisition Costs Loan acquisition costs are expenditures associated with obtaining financings that are capitalized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized over the term of the loans to which such costs relate. Amounts capitalized are recorded within Intangible assets, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments For derivative instruments, the Company applies ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815") which establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. This statement requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized in current earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. In addition, a company must also formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting treatment.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized and earned when all of the following criteria are satisfied: (a) persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists; (b) price is fixed or determinable; (c) collectability is reasonably assured; and (d) delivery has occurred or service has been rendered. The Company recognizes revenue when the title and the risks and rewards of ownership have substantially transferred to the customer. The Company permits customers from time to time to return certain products and continuously monitors and tracks such returns and records an estimate of such future returns, which is based on historical experience and recent trends. In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit, on open accounts, to its customers after performing a credit analysis based on a number of financial and other criteria. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and does not normally require collateral; however, letters of credit and other security are occasionally required for certain new and existing customers.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs	Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs Pursuant to ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition" ("ASC 605"), the Company determined that shipping fees shall be reported on a gross basis. As a result, all amounts billed to a customer in a sale transaction related to shipping and handling fees represent revenues earned for the goods provided and therefore recorded within Net sales in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Shipping and handling costs include expenses incurred to store, move, and prepare products for shipment. The Company classifies these costs as Selling, general and administrative expenses within the Consolidated Statement of Operations, and includes a portion of internal costs such as salaries and overhead related to these activities.
Research and Development Costs	Research and Development Costs The Company conducts research and development activities for the purpose of developing and improving new products and services. These costs are expensed when incurred and included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company records a tax provision for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations. The provision is computed using the asset and liability method of accounting, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. In addition, the Company recognizes future tax benefits, such as net operating losses and tax credits, to the extent that realizing these benefits is considered in its judgment to be more likely than not. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax items are expected to be realized or settled. The Company regularly reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets considering historic profitability, projected future taxable income, and timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences as well as the feasibility of our tax planning strategies. Where appropriate, a valuation allowance is recorded if available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes to valuation allowances are recognized in earnings in the period such determination is made. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions by recognizing the financial statement effects of a tax position only when, based upon the technical merits, it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained upon examination. The tax impacts recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest impact that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. The Company recognizes potential accrued interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax positions as a component of the provision for income taxes.
Recent Accounting Standards	Recent Accounting Standards In January 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2015-01, "Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items" ("ASU 2015-01") which eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. Under the new guidance, an event or transaction that meets the criteria for extraordinary classification is segregated from the results of ordinary operations and shown as a separate item in the income statement, net of tax. In addition, certain other related disclosures are required. ASU 2015-01 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its financial results. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”). The new guidance addresses management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Substantial doubt is defined as an indication that it is probable that an entity will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that financial statements are issued. Management’s evaluation should be based on relevant conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that are known and reasonably knowable at the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2014-15 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on its financial results. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09"), which creates a comprehensive, five-step model for revenue recognition that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Under the new guidance, a company will be required to use more judgment and make more estimates when considering contract terms as well as relevant facts and circumstances when identifying performance obligations, estimating the amount of variable consideration in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In addition, ASU 2014-09 enhances disclosures about revenue, provides guidance for transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively and improves guidance for multiple-element arrangements. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 on its financial results. In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"), which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a disposal of a component or a group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. In addition, ASU 2014-08 enhances disclosures for reporting discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this accounting pronouncement effective January 1, 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial results. In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" ("ASU 2013-11"), which requires an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, be presented in the financial statements as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed. In situations where a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU 2013-11 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with retroactive application permitted. The Company adopted this accounting pronouncement effective December 29, 2013.

Summary of Significant Accoun36

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment		The range of useful lives used to depreciate property and equipment is as follows: Range of Useful Lives Building and improvements 10 to 31 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 15 years Other 3 to 7 years The major classes of property, plant and equipment consist of the following: In thousands December 31, December 28, Land $ 54,919 $ 50,780 Buildings and land improvements 240,515 179,821 Machinery, equipment and other 755,590 569,157 Construction in progress 49,887 28,181 Subtotal 1,100,911 827,939 Less: Accumulated depreciation (230,681 ) (175,159 ) Total $ 870,230 $ 652,780
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table presents amortization of the Company's intangible assets for the following periods: In thousands Three Months Three Months Intangible assets $ 2,764 $ 3,102 Loan acquisition costs 1,654 1,026 Total $ 4,418 $ 4,128	The weighted-average useful lives approximate the following: Weighted-Average Useful Lives Technology 13 years Customer relationships 16 years Patents 6 years

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition	The components of the purchase price are as follows: In thousands Consideration Cash consideration paid to selling shareholders $ 188,117 Cash consideration deposited into escrow 8,252 Deferred purchase price 47,931 Debt repaid 180,532 Total consideration $ 424,832
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]		The components of the purchase price are as follows: In thousands Consideration Cash consideration paid to selling stockholders $ 188,117 Cash consideration deposited into escrow 8,252 Deferred consideration 47,931 Debt repaid 180,532 Total consideration $ 424,832
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed		The preliminary allocation of the purchase price and related measurement period adjustments are as follows: In thousands Preliminary June 11, 2014 Measurement Period Adjustments Adjusted June 11, 2014 Cash $ 20,621 $ — $ 20,621 Accounts receivable 56,976 (4,047 ) 52,929 Inventory 33,000 1,077 34,077 Other current assets 27,748 4,100 31,848 Total current assets 138,345 1,130 139,475 Property, plant and equipment 400,000 (94,694 ) 305,306 Goodwill 106,335 27,312 133,647 Intangible assets 4,770 14,230 19,000 Other noncurrent assets 12,288 — 12,288 Total assets acquired $ 661,738 $ (52,022 ) $ 609,716 Current liabilities $ 28,863 $ 2,742 $ 31,605 Total debt 74,930 — 74,930 Deferred income taxes 38,373 (42,808 ) (4,435 ) Other noncurrent liabilities 1,992 — 1,992 Total liabilities assumed 144,158 (40,066 ) 104,092 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 92,990 (12,198 ) 80,792 Net assets acquired $ 424,590 $ 242 $ 424,832 In thousands November 15, 2013 Cash $ 8,792 Accounts receivable 49,967 Inventory 71,081 Other current assets 29,889 Total current assets 159,729 Property, plant and equipment 187,529 Goodwill 33,699 Intangible assets 85,996 Other noncurrent assets 1,403 Total assets acquired $ 468,356 Current liabilities 84,255 Financing obligation 20,300 Total debt 19,391 Deferred income taxes 45,974 Other noncurrent liabilities 9,825 Noncontrolling interest 849 Total liabilities assumed $ 180,594 Net assets acquired $ 287,762
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets		The Company recorded intangible assets based on their estimated fair value, and consisted of the following: In thousands Useful Life Amount Technology 15 years $ 31,827 Trade names Indefinite 11,412 Customer relationships 20 years 42,757 Total $ 85,996
Schedule of Acquistion Related Costs		Acquisition related costs were as follows: In thousands Amount Loan acquisition costs $ 16,102 Transaction expenses 15,783 Total $ 31,885 Acquisition related costs are as follows: In thousands Amount Loan acquisition costs $ 21,297 Transaction expenses 18,552 Total $ 39,849
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The following unaudited pro forma information for the three months ended March 29, 2014 assumes the acquisition of Providência occurred as of the beginning of 2014. In thousands Three Months Net sales $ 512,105 Net income (loss) (19,755 )	The following unaudited pro forma information for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 assumes the acquisition of Fiberweb and Providência occurred as of the beginning of 2014 and 2013, respectively. In thousands December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Net sales $ 2,005,678 $ 1,966,103 Net income (loss) (132,977 ) (78,847 )

Accounts Receivable Factoring38

Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements to Third Parties	The following is a summary of receivables sold to the third-party financial institutions that existed at the following balance sheet dates: In thousands March 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Trade receivables sold to financial institutions $ 81,810 $ 92,528 Net amounts advanced from financial institutions 71,065 78,900 Amounts due from financial institutions $ 10,745 $ 13,628	The following is a summary of receivables sold to the third-party financial institutions that existed at the following balance sheet dates: In thousands December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Trade receivables sold to financial institutions $ 92,528 $ 71,542 Net amounts advanced from financial institutions 78,900 63,667 Amounts due from financial institutions $ 13,628 $ 7,875

Inventories Net (Tables)

Inventories Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the major classes of inventory are as follows: In thousands March 31, December 31, Raw materials and supplies $ 55,251 $ 58,951 Work in process 19,194 19,151 Finished goods 82,571 95,599 Total $ 157,016 $ 173,701	At December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 , the major classes of inventory were as follows: In thousands December 31, December 28, Raw materials and supplies $ 58,951 $ 55,544 Work in process 19,151 19,102 Finished goods 95,599 81,428 Total $ 173,701 $ 156,074

Property, Plant and Equipment40

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	The range of useful lives used to depreciate property and equipment is as follows: Range of Useful Lives Building and improvements 10 to 31 years Machinery and equipment 3 to 15 years Other 3 to 7 years The major classes of property, plant and equipment consist of the following: In thousands December 31, December 28, Land $ 54,919 $ 50,780 Buildings and land improvements 240,515 179,821 Machinery, equipment and other 755,590 569,157 Construction in progress 49,887 28,181 Subtotal 1,100,911 827,939 Less: Accumulated depreciation (230,681 ) (175,159 ) Total $ 870,230 $ 652,780

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows: In thousands North America South America Europe Asia Total December 29, 2012 $ 39,129 $ 6,851 $ — $ 34,628 $ 80,608 Acquisitions 33,699 — — — 33,699 Impairment — — — — — Translation 781 — — 240 1,021 December 28, 2013 $ 73,609 $ 6,851 $ — $ 34,868 $ 115,328 Acquisitions 5,688 127,959 — — 133,647 Impairment — (6,851 ) — — (6,851 ) Translation (781 ) (20,597 ) — (192 ) (21,570 ) December 31, 2014 $ 78,516 $ 107,362 $ — $ 34,676 $ 220,554

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table sets forth the gross amount and accumulated amortization of the Company's intangible assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : March 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 In thousands Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Technology $ 63,726 $ (16,230 ) $ 47,496 $ 63,726 $ (14,902 ) $ 48,824 Customer relationships 73,511 (13,844 ) 59,667 76,242 (12,735 ) 63,507 Loan acquisition costs 40,612 (16,101 ) 24,511 40,612 (14,447 ) 26,165 Other 7,219 (1,829 ) 5,390 7,104 (1,601 ) 5,503 Tradenames (indefinite-lived) 34,912 — 34,912 34,912 — 34,912 Total $ 219,980 $ (48,004 ) $ 171,976 $ 222,596 $ (43,685 ) $ 178,911	The following table sets forth the gross amount and accumulated amortization of the Company's intangible assets at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 : December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 In thousands Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Technology $ 63,726 $ (14,902 ) $ 48,824 $ 63,705 $ (9,359 ) $ 54,346 Customer relationships 76,242 (12,735 ) 63,507 60,078 (8,404 ) 51,674 Loan acquisition costs 40,612 (14,447 ) 26,165 30,067 (7,817 ) 22,250 Other 7,104 (1,601 ) 5,503 6,928 (711 ) 6,217 Tradenames (indefinite-lived) 34,912 — 34,912 34,912 — 34,912 Total $ 222,596 $ (43,685 ) $ 178,911 $ 195,690 $ (26,291 ) $ 169,399
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table presents amortization of the Company's intangible assets for the following periods: In thousands Three Months Three Months Intangible assets $ 2,764 $ 3,102 Loan acquisition costs 1,654 1,026 Total $ 4,418 $ 4,128	The weighted-average useful lives approximate the following: Weighted-Average Useful Lives Technology 13 years Customer relationships 16 years Patents 6 years

Accounts Payable and Accrued 43

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following: In thousands March 31, December 31, Accounts payable to vendors $ 177,592 $ 209,527 Accrued compensation and benefits 44,330 42,485 Accrued interest 13,429 19,748 Other accrued expenses 46,557 49,553 Total $ 281,908 $ 321,313	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following: In thousands December 31, December 28, Accounts payable to vendors $ 209,527 $ 209,031 Accrued salaries, wages, incentive compensation and other fringe benefits 42,485 33,889 Accrued interest 19,748 19,063 Other accrued expenses 49,553 45,748 Total $ 321,313 $ 307,731

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt	The following table presents the Company's outstanding debt at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : In thousands March 31, December 31, Term Loans $ 701,328 $ 703,029 Senior Secured Notes 504,000 504,000 Senior Unsecured Notes 210,000 210,000 ABL Facility — — Argentina credit facilities: Nacion Facility 4,177 5,010 Galicia Facility 1,700 2,047 China Credit Facility 10,468 18,920 Brazil Export Credit Facility 15,231 18,871 India loans 2,124 2,437 Capital lease obligations 737 861 Total long-term debt including current maturities 1,449,765 1,465,175 Short-term borrowings 25,742 17,665 Total debt $ 1,475,507 $ 1,482,840	The following table presents the Company's outstanding debt at December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 : In thousands December 31, December 28, Term Loans $ 703,029 $ 293,545 Senior Secured Notes 504,000 560,000 Senior Unsecured Notes 210,000 — ABL Facility — — Argentina credit facilities: Nacion Facility 5,010 8,341 Galicia Facility 2,047 3,082 China Credit Facility 18,920 24,920 Brazil export credit facilities: Itaú Facility ($) — — Itaú Facility (R$) 18,871 — Recovery Zone Facility Bonds — — India Loans 2,437 3,216 Capital lease obligations 861 1,092 Total long-term debt including current maturities 1,465,175 894,196 Short-term borrowings 17,665 2,472 Total debt $ 1,482,840 $ 896,668
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt		At December 31, 2014 , long-term debt maturities are as follows: In thousands Amount 2015 $ 32,011 2016 29,801 2017 7,704 2018 682,994 2019 714,005 2020 and thereafter — Total $ 1,466,515

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments	The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments for the following periods: As of March 31, 2015 As of December 31, 2014 In thousands Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value Undesignated hedges: Providência Contracts $ 56,542 $ 2,159 $ 140,623 $ 3,962 Providência Instruments 16,715 (618 ) 20,179 (560 ) Dounor Contract 59,037 53 — — Total $ 132,294 $ 1,594 $ 160,802 $ 3,402	The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments for the following periods: As of December 31, 2014 As of December 28, 2013 In thousands Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value Designated hedges: Hygiene Euro Contracts $ — $ — $ — $ — Undesignated hedges: Providência Contracts 140,623 3,962 — — Providência Instruments 20,179 (560 ) — — Hygiene Euro Contracts — — — — Healthcare Euro Contracts — — — — Total $ 160,802 $ 3,402 $ — $ —
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	The following table represents the amount of (gain) or loss associated with derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss): In thousands Three Months Three Months Undesignated hedges: Providência Contracts $ 1,925 $ (10,756 ) Providência Instruments (240 ) — Dounor Contract 159 — Total $ 1,844 $ (10,756 )	The following table represents the amount of (gain) or loss associated with derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Designated hedges: Hygiene Euro Contracts $ — $ (449 ) $ (2,559 ) Undesignated hedges: Providência Contracts (13,554 ) — — Providência Instruments (786 ) — — Healthcare Euro Contracts — — (147 ) Hygiene Euro Contracts — (799 ) — Total $ (14,340 ) $ (1,248 ) $ (2,706 )

Fair Value of Financial Instr46

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value of assets and liabilities	The following tables present the fair value and hierarchy levels for the Company's assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 : In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 March 31, 2015 Assets Providência Contracts $ — $ 2,159 $ — $ 2,159 Dounor Contract — 53 — 53 Liabilities Providência Instruments $ — $ (618 ) $ — $ (618 ) The following tables present the fair value and hierarchy levels for the Company's assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 : In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2014 Assets Providência Contracts $ — $ 3,962 $ — $ 3,962 Liabilities Providência Instruments $ — $ (560 ) $ — $ (560 )	The following tables present the fair value and hierarchy levels for the Company's assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the following period: In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2014 Assets (1) Providência Contracts $ — $ 3,962 $ — $ 3,962 Liabilities Providência Instruments — (560 ) — (560 ) (1) At December 28, 2013, the Company did not have any financial assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value.

Pension and Postretirement Be47

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets		The plans’ weighted-average asset allocations by asset category are as follows: December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Cash 6 % 12 % Equity Securities 27 % 30 % Fixed Income Securities 67 % 58 % Total 100 % 100 %
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments		The expected level of payments to, or on the behalf of, participants is as follows: In thousands Pension Postretirement 2015 $ 10,833 $ 393 2016 10,526 385 2017 10,898 377 2018 11,316 370 2019 11,619 363 2020 to 2024 65,189 1,715
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Funded Status		The following table details information regarding the Company's pension plans: In thousands U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Pension Plans Change in Projected Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ (98,320 ) $ (16,309 ) $ (138,304 ) $ (131,580 ) Service costs (322 ) (4 ) (2,995 ) (3,398 ) Interest costs (4,416 ) (1,067 ) (5,356 ) (4,980 ) Participant contributions — — (171 ) (170 ) Acquisition / transfers — (84,932 ) (2,594 ) (1,602 ) Plan amendments — — — 622 Actuarial gain / (loss) (18,229 ) 2,670 (39,661 ) 2,273 Settlements / curtailments — — 204 — Benefit payments 6,261 1,322 4,959 4,917 Currency translation — — 20,768 (4,386 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ (115,026 ) $ (98,320 ) $ (163,150 ) $ (138,304 ) Change in Plan Assets: Fair value at beginning of year $ 98,822 $ 12,172 $ 144,331 $ 139,064 Actual return on plan assets 10,776 2,270 41,160 (877 ) Employer and participant contributions 721 721 4,938 4,788 Acquisition / transfers — 84,981 — 1,203 Settlements / curtailments — — (204 ) (263 ) Benefit payments (6,261 ) (1,322 ) (4,959 ) (4,618 ) Currency translation — — (21,103 ) 5,034 Fair value at end of year $ 104,058 $ 98,822 $ 164,163 $ 144,331 Funded (unfunded) status $ (10,968 ) $ 502 $ 1,013 $ 6,027 Amounts included in the balance sheet: Current assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Other noncurrent assets — — 10,018 12,133 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities — — (1,217 ) (346 ) Other noncurrent liabilities (10,968 ) 502 (7,788 ) (5,760 ) Net amount recognized $ (10,968 ) $ 502 $ 1,013 $ 6,027 Weighted average assumptions used: Return on plan assets 5.9 - 7.0% 5.9 - 7.0% 3.0 - 5.5% 3.0 - 5.5% Discount rate 3.7 - 4.0% 4.6 % 1.7 - 8.0% 3.4 - 8.0% Salary and wage escalation rate N/A N/A 2.0 - 4.5% 2.8 - 4.5%
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year		The following table summarizes the pretax amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company’s pension plans as of December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 : In thousands U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Transition net asset $ — $ — $ — $ — Net actuarial (gain) loss 14,454 1,174 15,932 12,583 Prior service cost — — (525 ) — Net amounts recognized $ 14,454 $ 1,174 $ 15,407 $ 12,583
Components of net periodic benefit costs	The components of the Company's pension related costs for the following periods are as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Service cost $ 1,001 $ 873 Interest cost 1,975 2,458 Expected return on plan assets (2,686 ) (3,118 ) Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss — — Net amortization of: Actuarial (gain) loss 98 (4 ) Transition costs and other (9 ) — Net periodic benefit cost $ 379 $ 209	The components of the Company's pension related costs for the following periods are as follows: U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans In thousands, except percentage data Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Pension Benefit Plans Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ 322 $ 4 $ — $ 2,995 $ 3,398 $ 2,002 Interest cost 4,416 1,067 620 5,356 4,980 5,032 Return on plan assets (5,829 ) (1,679 ) (899 ) (6,487 ) (6,574 ) (5,462 ) Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss — — — 61 — 792 Net amortization of: Transition costs and other 3 253 181 1 95 (238 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ (1,088 ) $ (355 ) $ (98 ) $ 1,926 $ 1,899 $ 2,126 Weighted average assumptions used: Return on plan assets 5.9 - 7.0% 5.9 - 7.0% 8.0 % 3.0 - 5.5% 3.0 - 5.5% 1.5 - 6.0% Discount rate 4.6 % 4.6 % 3.8 % 3.2 - 8.0% 3.4 - 8.0% 3.7 - 7.0% Salary and wage escalation rate N/A N/A N/A 1.0 - 4.5% 2.8 - 4.5% 2.0 - 4.5%
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets		The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 by asset category is as follows: In thousands Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash $ 3,904 $ 1,979 $ 1,925 $ — Equity securities: U.S. equities (a) 17,191 11,269 5,922 — Foreign equities (b) 12,190 5,413 6,777 — Global equity funds (c) 42,829 13,017 29,812 — Emerging markets (d) 749 749 — — Total equity securities 72,959 30,448 42,511 — Fixed income securities: U.S. fixed income funds (e) 68,036 1,939 66,097 — Foreign fixed income funds (f) 120,299 — 120,299 — Total fixed income securities 188,335 1,939 186,396 — Insurance funds 3,023 — — 3,023 Total $ 268,221 $ 34,366 $ 230,832 $ 3,023 (a) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of U.S companies. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds. (b) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of companies outside of the U.S. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds. (c) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and foreign companies. It includes actively managed funds (d) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of companies in emerging market economies. It includes actively managed funds. (e) This category consists of actively managed funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries and U.S. government bonds and treasury notes. (f) This category consists of funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of foreign companies and Euro region government bonds. The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets at December 28, 2013 by asset category is as follows: In thousands Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash $ 28,671 $ 27,803 $ 868 $ — Equity securities: U.S. equities (a) 16,566 11,023 5,543 — Foreign equities (b) 16,233 4,993 11,240 — Global equity funds (c) 37,697 13,489 24,208 — Emerging markets (d) 2,423 1,083 1,340 — Total equity securities 72,919 30,588 42,331 — Fixed income securities: U.S. fixed income funds (e) 43,069 11,030 27,332 4,707 Foreign fixed income funds (f) 97,264 — 97,264 — Total fixed income securities 140,333 11,030 124,596 4,707 Insurance funds 1,230 $ — $ — $ 1,230 Total $ 243,153 $ 69,421 $ 167,795 $ 5,937 (a) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of U.S companies. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds. (b) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of companies outside of the U.S. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds. (c) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and foreign companies. It includes actively managed funds (d) This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of companies in emerging market economies. It includes actively managed funds. (e) This category consists of actively managed funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries and U.S. government bonds and treasury notes. (f) This category consists of funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of foreign companies and Euro region government bonds.
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Funded Status		The following table details information regarding the Company's postretirement plans: In thousands U.S. Postretirement Plans Non-U.S. Postretirement Plans Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Postretirement Benefit Plans Change in Projected Benefit Obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ (2,034 ) $ — $ (5,511 ) $ (4,864 ) Additional benefit obligations — — — — Service costs — — (7 ) (59 ) Interest costs (89 ) (11 ) (146 ) (187 ) Acquisition / transfers — (2,030 ) 1,834 (1,419 ) Actuarial gain / (loss) 17 7 (237 ) 305 Settlements / curtailments — — — 182 Benefit payments 25 — 314 381 Currency translation — — 321 150 Benefit obligation at end of year $ (2,081 ) $ (2,034 ) $ (3,432 ) $ (5,511 ) Change in Plan Assets: Fair value at beginning of year $ — $ — $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets — — — — Employer and participant contributions 25 — 314 381 Benefit payments (25 ) — (314 ) (381 ) Currency translation — — — — Fair value at end of year $ — $ — $ — $ — Funded status $ (2,081 ) $ (2,034 ) $ (3,432 ) $ (5,511 ) Amounts included in the balance sheet: Other noncurrent assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (97 ) (119 ) (297 ) (492 ) Other noncurrent liabilities (1,984 ) (1,915 ) (3,135 ) (5,019 ) Net amount recognized $ (2,081 ) $ (2,034 ) $ (3,432 ) $ (5,511 ) Weighted average assumptions used: Return on plan assets N/A N/A N/A N/A Discount rate 3.7 % 4.6 % 3.2 - 3.7% 4.1 - 4.8% Salary and wage escalation rate N/A N/A 2.5 % 3.0 %
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year		The following table summarizes the pretax amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company’s postretirement benefit plans as of December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 : In thousands U.S. Postretirement Plans Non-U.S. Postretirement Plans December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Transition net asset $ — $ — $ — $ — Net actuarial (gain) loss (23 ) (7 ) 122 (12 ) Prior service cost — — — — Net amounts recognized $ (23 ) $ (7 ) $ 122 $ (12 )
Components of net periodic benefit costs	The components of the Company's postretirement related costs for the following periods are as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Service cost $ 2 $ 9 Interest cost 44 93 Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss — — Net amortization of: Actuarial (gain) loss 2 5 Transition costs and other — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 48 $ 107	The components of the Company's postretirement related costs for the following periods are as follows: U.S. Postretirement Plans Non-U.S. Postretirement Plans In thousands, except percentage data Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Postretirement Benefit Plans Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ 7 $ 59 $ 69 Interest cost 89 11 — 146 187 218 Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss — — — — 114 186 Net amortization of: Transition costs and other — — — — 35 26 Net periodic benefit cost $ 89 $ 11 $ — $ 153 $ 395 $ 499 Weighted average assumptions used: Discount rate 4.6 % 4.6 % N/A 4.1 - 4.8% 4.1 - 4.8% 3.5 - 7.0% Salary and wage escalation rate N/A N/A N/A 3.0 % 3.0 % 3.0 - 4.5%
Canadian Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates		The health care cost trend rate assumptions for the Company provided health care benefits for retirees in Canada are reflected in the following table. The Company does not provide post-employment health care benefits for retirees in other countries. December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Weighted average health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.22 % 6.44 % Rate to which the cost trend is expected to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 4.50 % 4.50 % Year that the rate reached the ultimate trend rate 2028 2028

Equity Compensation Plans (Tabl

Equity Compensation Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	Changes in options outstanding under the 2011 Plan are as follows: Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Estimated Contractual Life Outstanding - December 31, 2011 16,857 $ — Granted 4,582 1,000 Canceled / Forfeited (979 ) 1,000 Exercised — — Outstanding - December 29, 2012 20,460 1,000 Granted 6,817 1,000 Canceled / Forfeited (3,882 ) 1,000 Exercised — — Outstanding - December 28, 2013 23,395 1,000 Granted 3,761 1,000 Canceled / Forfeited (4,435 ) 1,000 Exercised — — Outstanding - December 31, 2014 22,721 $ 1,000 $ — 7.57 Exercisable - December 31, 2014 4,416 $ 1,000 $ — 6.75
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The following weighted-average assumptions are as follows: Fiscal 2014 Fiscal 2013 Risk-free interest rate 1.74 % 1.55 % Dividend yield — % — % Expected life 5.8 years 6.4 years Volatility 54.10 % 59.00 %
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	Changes in restricted stock units outstanding under the 2011 Plan are as follows: Number of Shares Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding - December 29, 2012 — $ — Granted 3,000 1,000 Canceled / Forfeited — — Exercised — — Outstanding - December 28, 2013 3,000 $ 1,000 Granted — — Canceled / Forfeited — — Exercised — — Outstanding - December 31, 2014 3,000 $ 1,000
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	The following table summarizes the compensation expense recognized: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Stock options $ 901 $ 950 $ 532 Restricted stock units 1,000 500 — Employee call option 30 2,443 — Equity award — 97 310 Total $ 1,931 $ 3,990 $ 842

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	The provision for income taxes is computed based on the following components of income (loss) before income tax expense and discontinued operations: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Domestic $ (109,702 ) $ (64,320 ) $ (44,664 ) Foreign (11,061 ) 3,329 26,281 Total $ (120,763 ) $ (60,991 ) $ (18,383 )
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The components of income tax (provision) benefit for the respective periods are as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Current: Federal and state $ (1,603 ) $ 3,947 $ 397 Foreign (11,028 ) (12,474 ) (9,175 ) Deferred: Federal and state (1,077 ) 36,689 90 Foreign 15,231 7,862 1,033 Income tax (provision) benefit $ 1,523 $ 36,024 $ (7,655 )
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The income tax (provision) benefit differs from the amount of income taxes determined by applying the applicable U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% to pretax income as a result of the following differences: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Computed income tax (provision) benefit at statutory rate $ 42,267 $ 21,347 $ 6,435 State income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit (2,250 ) (540 ) (5 ) Change in valuation allowance (36,760 ) 6,263 (17,035 ) Local country withholding tax (3,527 ) (5,307 ) (800 ) Intra-period allocation rule exception — 5,201 — Foreign rate difference 1,933 6,203 2,144 Uncertain tax positions 2,552 3,989 755 Foreign exchange (1,680 ) (1,226 ) 953 Other (1,012 ) 94 (102 ) Income tax (provision) benefit $ 1,523 $ 36,024 $ (7,655 )
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities consist of the following: In thousands December 31, 2014 December 28, 2013 Deferred tax assets: Provision for bad debts $ 2,247 $ 1,169 Inventory capitalization and allowances 3,617 1,997 Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards 284,050 220,890 Tax credits 9,834 5,748 Employee compensation and benefits 9,478 10,322 Other, net 49,035 14,456 Total deferred tax assets 358,261 254,582 Valuation allowance (227,475 ) (193,442 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 130,786 $ 61,140 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment, net $ (66,337 ) $ (33,050 ) Intangibles (35,890 ) (38,761 ) Undistributed earnings (17,504 ) (12,477 ) Other, net (22,488 ) (6,530 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (142,219 ) (90,818 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (11,433 ) $ (29,678 )
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, included in Other noncurrent liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, excluding potential interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions, is as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period $ 16,392 $ 12,794 $ 12,892 Gross increases for tax positions of prior years — — — Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years (2,658 ) (260 ) (127 ) Increases in tax positions for the current year 1,585 1,753 2,085 Lapse of statute of limitations (1,461 ) (1,873 ) (1,810 ) Purchase accounting adjustment — 4,705 — Currency translation (888 ) (727 ) (246 ) Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period $ 12,970 $ 16,392 $ 12,794

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int50

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	A reconciliation of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is as follows: In thousands 2015 December 31, 2014 $ 89,181 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (9,813 ) Periodic adjustment to redemption value, net of currency adjustment (2,784 ) March 31, 2015 $ 76,584	A reconciliation of the redeemable noncontrolling interest since the Providência Acquisition Date is as follows: In thousands 2014 Beginning Balance $ 80,792 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (13,020 ) Periodic adjustment to redemption value, net of currency adjustment 21,409 Ending Balance $ 89,181

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows: In thousands Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Cumulative Translation Adjustments Total December 31, 2014 $ (30,959 ) $ (28,205 ) $ (59,164 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (90 ) (28,678 ) (28,768 ) Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss) 90 — 90 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) — (28,678 ) (28,678 ) March 31, 2015 $ (30,959 ) $ (56,883 ) $ (87,842 )	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows: In thousands Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Cumulative Translation Adjustments Total Balance - December 29, 2012 $ (13,766 ) $ (1,003 ) $ (14,769 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (2,519 ) 8,709 6,190 Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss) 473 — 473 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (2,046 ) 8,709 6,663 Balance - December 28, 2013 (15,812 ) 7,706 (8,106 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (15,201 ) (35,911 ) (51,112 ) Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss) 54 — 54 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (15,147 ) (35,911 ) (51,058 ) Balance - December 31, 2014 $ (30,959 ) $ (28,205 ) $ (59,164 )
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Pension and other postretirement benefit plans: Net amortization of actuarial gains (losses) $ 91 $ 1 Curtailment / settlement gain (loss) — — Total reclassifications, before tax 91 1 Income tax (provision) benefit (1 ) (1 ) Total reclassifications, net of tax $ 90 $ —

Special Charges, Net (Tables)

Special Charges, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Special Charges, Net [Abstract]
Summary of special charges	A summary for each respective period is as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Restructuring and plant realignment costs $ 1,008 $ 2,912 Acquisition and integration - Providência 1,093 2,431 Acquisition and integration - Fiberweb 1,816 3,034 Other charges 2,105 334 Total restructuring and plant realignment costs $ 6,022 $ 8,711 A summary of special charges by reportable segment is as follows: In thousands Restructuring and Plant Realignment Costs Acquisition and Integration Costs Other Special Charges Total Special Charges, Net For the three months ended March 31, 2015 North America $ 248 $ 490 $ 71 $ 809 South America (15 ) 227 — 212 Europe 783 225 (5 ) 1,003 Asia — — 1,193 1,193 Corporate (8 ) 1,967 846 2,805 Total $ 1,008 $ 2,909 $ 2,105 $ 6,022 For the three months ended March 29, 2014 North America $ 203 $ 500 $ 173 $ 876 South America 57 9 — 66 Europe 2,628 605 1 3,234 Asia 6 — 100 106 Corporate 18 4,351 60 4,429 Total $ 2,912 $ 5,465 $ 334 $ 8,711	These amounts are included in Special charges, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. A summary of special charges for each respective period is as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Restructuring and plant realignment costs $ 9,713 $ 8,633 $ 15,074 Acquisition - Blackstone — 37 452 Acquisition and integration - Providência 24,435 — — Acquisition and integration - Fiberweb 14,643 18,306 — Colombia flood — — 57 Goodwill impairment 6,851 — — Asset impairment — 2,259 — Other charges 3,543 3,953 4,009 Total $ 59,185 $ 33,188 $ 19,592
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities	Amounts accrued for Restructuring and Plant Realignment costs are included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the Company's reserves for the respective periods presented are as follows: In thousands North America South America Europe Asia Corporate Total December 31, 2014 $ 598 $ 1,145 $ 1,718 $ 39 $ 180 $ 3,680 Additions 248 (15 ) 783 — (8 ) 1,008 Acquisitions — — — — — — Cash payments (458 ) (277 ) (1,146 ) (50 ) (131 ) (2,062 ) Adjustments 4 (59 ) (172 ) 11 1 $ (215 ) March 31, 2015 $ 392 $ 794 $ 1,183 $ — $ 42 $ 2,411	Changes in the Company's reserves for the respective periods presented are as follows: In thousands North America South America Europe Asia Corporate Total December 29, 2012 $ 920 $ 848 $ 1,431 $ 639 $ 2,440 $ 6,278 Additions 1,700 922 4,238 1 1,772 8,633 Acquisitions 92 — 1,789 129 — 2,010 Cash payments (1,647 ) (868 ) (2,980 ) (505 ) (2,343 ) (8,343 ) Translation and other — (127 ) 9 — — (118 ) December 28, 2013 1,065 775 4,487 264 1,869 8,460 Additions 1,324 842 7,472 (64 ) 139 9,713 Acquisitions — — — — — — Cash payments (2,304 ) (164 ) (8,807 ) (99 ) (1,828 ) (13,202 ) Translation and other 513 (308 ) (1,434 ) (62 ) — (1,291 ) December 31, 2014 $ 598 $ 1,145 $ 1,718 $ 39 $ 180 $ 3,680

Other Operating, Net (Tables)

Other Operating, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense	Amounts associated with these components for the respective periods are as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Foreign currency gains (losses) $ 936 $ (1,926 ) Other operating income (expense) 487 857 Total $ 1,423 $ (1,069 )

Foreign Currency and Other, N54

Foreign Currency and Other, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Schedule of Intercompany Foreign Currency Balances [Table Text Block]	Amounts associated with these components for the respective periods are as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Foreign currency gains (losses) $ (41,905 ) $ (5,400 ) Other non-operating income (expense) (2,018 ) 10,359 Total $ (43,923 ) $ 4,959

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Future minimum rental payments required under non-affiliate operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2014 are presented in the following table: In thousands Gross Minimum Rental Payments 2015 $ 15,352 2016 14,093 2017 13,345 2018 11,495 2019 3,912 Thereafter 20,267 Total $ 78,464

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Financial data by segment	Financial data by reportable segment is as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Net sales: North America $ 208,322 $ 193,298 South America 93,086 38,150 Europe 112,389 143,621 Asia 47,441 47,515 Total $ 461,238 $ 422,584 Operating income (loss): North America $ 29,197 $ 17,783 South America 13,674 2,986 Europe 9,755 6,232 Asia 5,283 4,152 Unallocated Corporate (16,417 ) (13,254 ) Eliminations 360 (37 ) Subtotal 41,852 17,862 Special charges, net (6,022 ) (8,711 ) Total $ 35,830 $ 9,151 Depreciation and amortization expense: North America $ 12,677 $ 9,828 South America 5,845 1,953 Europe 4,000 5,887 Asia 5,521 5,572 Unallocated Corporate 558 340 Subtotal 28,601 23,580 Amortization of loan acquisition costs 1,654 1,026 Total $ 30,255 $ 24,606 Capital spending: North America $ 3,447 $ 6,051 South America 802 2,208 Europe 3,107 2,509 Asia 3,468 2,600 Corporate 186 747 Total $ 11,010 $ 14,115 Net sales by key application is as follows: In thousands Three Months Three Months Personal Care $ 235,229 $ 194,470 Infection Prevention 79,856 80,439 High Performance Solutions 146,153 147,675 Total $ 461,238 $ 422,584	Financial data by operating segment is as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Net sales North America $ 828,633 $ 572,095 $ 542,788 South America 306,164 153,770 161,509 Europe 530,440 316,400 294,120 Asia 194,677 172,597 156,746 Total $ 1,859,914 $ 1,214,862 $ 1,155,163 Operating income (loss) North America $ 87,159 $ 51,485 $ 49,988 South America 6,791 7,681 18,047 Europe 21,484 8,571 11,102 Asia 17,352 17,809 18,130 Unallocated Corporate (54,954 ) (45,059 ) (40,586 ) Eliminations (449 ) (131 ) 76 Subtotal 77,383 40,356 56,757 Special charges, net (59,185 ) (33,188 ) (19,592 ) Total $ 18,198 $ 7,168 $ 37,165 Depreciation and amortization expense North America $ 48,173 $ 27,614 $ 28,072 South America 18,652 8,458 9,204 Europe 22,061 13,695 11,267 Asia 22,009 19,954 13,780 Unallocated Corporate 1,662 1,776 1,718 Subtotal 112,557 71,497 64,041 Amortization of loan acquisition costs 5,698 4,796 2,665 Total $ 118,255 $ 76,293 $ 66,706 Capital spending North America $ 35,351 $ 11,754 $ 4,909 South America 10,819 3,991 611 Europe 15,812 6,419 8,802 Asia 16,511 31,122 36,626 Corporate 3,964 1,356 677 Total $ 82,457 $ 54,642 $ 51,625
Division Assets	In thousands March 31, December 31, Division assets: North America $ 825,545 $ 819,133 South America 463,527 536,140 Europe 266,879 304,879 Asia 263,865 261,172 Corporate 81,945 113,849 Total $ 1,901,761 $ 2,035,173	In thousands December 31, December 28, Division assets North America $ 819,133 $ 644,913 South America 536,140 135,373 Europe 304,879 351,591 Asia 261,172 265,729 Corporate 113,849 66,914 Total $ 2,035,173 $ 1,464,520
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas		Geographic data for the Company's operations, based on the geographic region that the sale is made from, are presented as follows: In thousands Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Net sales United States $ 619,162 $ 380,836 $ 357,193 Mexico 138,041 130,451 128,284 Canada 71,430 60,808 57,312 Europe 530,440 316,400 294,120 Asia 194,676 172,597 156,746 South America 306,165 153,770 161,508 Total $ 1,859,914 $ 1,214,862 $ 1,155,163 In thousands December 31, December 28, Property, plant and equipment, net United States $ 286,204 $ 209,861 Mexico 51,295 56,229 Canada 4,088 5,026 Europe 136,993 155,383 Asia 146,240 158,006 South America 245,410 68,275 Total $ 870,230 $ 652,780

Selected Quarterly Financial 57

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	The unaudited quarterly financial data for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and December 28, 2013 are presented below. All quarters included below were comprised of 13 weeks except for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014 which contained 14 weeks. The additional week was a result of a change in the Company's fiscal year-end to a calendar year ending on December 31 from a 52 week period ending on the Saturday closest to each December 31. Refer to Note 2, "Basis of Presentation" for further information on the change in the Company's fiscal year-end. Quarterly data for fiscal 2014: In thousands Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2014 Third Quarter Ended September 27, 2014 Second Quarter First Quarter Operating Data: Net sales $ 499,419 $ 498,013 $ 439,898 $ 422,584 Gross profit 91,965 80,492 86,586 74,465 Net income (loss) (30,652 ) (57,151 ) (21,941 ) (9,496 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. (30,925 ) (55,228 ) (19,664 ) (9,480 ) Quarterly data for fiscal 2013: In thousands Fourth Quarter Ended December 28, 2013 Third Quarter Ended September 28, 2013 Second Quarter First Quarter Operating Data: Net sales $ 347,263 $ 288,979 $ 291,538 $ 287,082 Gross profit 51,600 48,200 50,390 45,866 Net income (loss) (2,567 ) (8,267 ) (7,906 ) (6,227 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. (2,533 ) (8,267 ) (7,906 ) (6,227 )

Financial Guarantees and Cond58

Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2015 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,026 $ 91,898 $ 65,677 $ — $ 160,601 Accounts receivable, net — 48,403 203,478 — 251,881 Inventories, net — 56,117 101,659 (760 ) 157,016 Deferred income taxes — 3,081 15,904 (3,027 ) 15,958 Other current assets 10,595 16,748 52,032 — 79,375 Total current assets 13,621 216,247 438,750 (3,787 ) 664,831 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,229 199,584 602,431 — 807,244 Goodwill — 55,999 145,348 — 201,347 Intangible assets, net 32,688 116,595 22,693 — 171,976 Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries 1,389,585 429,901 (774,303 ) (1,045,183 ) — Deferred income taxes 2,315 — 19,337 (1,579 ) 20,073 Other noncurrent assets 281 7,273 28,736 — 36,290 Total assets $ 1,443,719 $ 1,025,599 $ 482,992 $ (1,050,549 ) $ 1,901,761 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 1,139 $ — $ 24,603 $ — $ 25,742 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 36,928 55,903 189,077 — 281,908 Income taxes payable 169 756 6,794 — 7,719 Deferred income taxes 2,896 — 10,162 (2,159 ) 10,899 Current portion of long-term debt 7,145 — 31,424 — 38,569 Total current liabilities 48,277 56,659 262,060 (2,159 ) 364,837 Long-term debt 1,408,345 — 2,851 — 1,411,196 Deferred income taxes — 14,699 25,316 (2,447 ) 37,568 Other noncurrent liabilities 258 36,257 64,216 — 100,731 Total liabilities 1,456,880 107,615 354,443 (4,606 ) 1,914,332 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 76,584 — — — 76,584 Common stock — — 16,966 (16,966 ) — AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. shareholders’ equity (89,745 ) 917,984 110,993 (1,028,977 ) (89,745 ) Noncontrolling interest — — 590 — 590 Total (deficit) equity (89,745 ) 917,984 128,549 (1,045,943 ) (89,155 ) Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity $ 1,443,719 $ 1,025,599 $ 482,992 $ (1,050,549 ) $ 1,901,761 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,720 $ 76,744 $ 67,027 $ — $ 178,491 Accounts receivable, net — 39,504 208,223 — 247,727 Inventories, net — 54,044 120,775 (1,118 ) 173,701 Deferred income taxes — 3,279 16,523 (3,026 ) 16,776 Other current assets 10,465 19,250 59,406 — 89,121 Total current assets 45,185 192,821 471,954 (4,144 ) 705,816 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,445 204,800 659,985 — 870,230 Goodwill — 55,999 164,555 — 220,554 Intangible assets, net 34,529 118,283 26,099 — 178,911 Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries 1,437,946 494,906 (811,794 ) (1,121,058 ) — Deferred income taxes 1,578 — 18,232 (1,579 ) 18,231 Other noncurrent assets 285 7,111 34,035 — 41,431 Total assets $ 1,524,968 $ 1,073,920 $ 563,066 $ (1,126,781 ) $ 2,035,173 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 405 $ — $ 17,260 $ — $ 17,665 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 39,529 64,552 217,232 — 321,313 Income taxes payable 223 2,986 6,427 — 9,636 Deferred income taxes 2,322 — 10,216 (2,321 ) 10,217 Current portion of long-term debt 7,143 — 24,749 — 31,892 Total current liabilities 49,622 67,538 275,884 (2,321 ) 390,723 Long-term debt 1,410,059 — 23,224 — 1,433,283 Deferred income taxes — 14,897 23,760 (2,434 ) 36,223 Other noncurrent liabilities 461 36,839 72,264 — 109,564 Total liabilities 1,460,142 119,274 395,132 (4,755 ) 1,969,793 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 89,181 — — — 89,181 Common stock — — 16,966 (16,966 ) — AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. shareholders’ equity (24,355 ) 954,646 150,414 (1,105,060 ) (24,355 ) Noncontrolling interest — — 554 — 554 Total equity (24,355 ) 954,646 167,934 (1,122,026 ) (23,801 ) Total liabilities and equity $ 1,524,968 $ 1,073,920 $ 563,066 $ (1,126,781 ) $ 2,035,173	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,720 $ 76,744 $ 67,027 $ — $ 178,491 Accounts receivable, net — 39,504 208,223 — 247,727 Inventories, net — 54,044 120,775 (1,118 ) 173,701 Deferred income taxes — 3,279 16,523 (3,026 ) 16,776 Other current assets 10,465 19,250 59,406 — 89,121 Total current assets 45,185 192,821 471,954 (4,144 ) 705,816 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,445 204,800 659,985 — 870,230 Goodwill — 55,999 164,555 — 220,554 Intangible assets, net 34,529 118,283 26,099 — 178,911 Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries 1,437,946 494,906 (811,794 ) (1,121,058 ) — Deferred income taxes 1,578 — 18,232 (1,579 ) 18,231 Other noncurrent assets 285 7,111 34,035 — 41,431 Total assets $ 1,524,968 $ 1,073,920 $ 563,066 $ (1,126,781 ) $ 2,035,173 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 405 $ — $ 17,260 $ — $ 17,665 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 39,529 64,552 217,232 — 321,313 Income taxes payable 223 2,986 6,427 — 9,636 Deferred income taxes 2,322 — 10,216 (2,321 ) 10,217 Current portion of long-term debt 7,143 — 24,749 — 31,892 Total current liabilities 49,622 67,538 275,884 (2,321 ) 390,723 Long-term debt 1,410,059 — 23,224 — 1,433,283 Deferred income taxes — 14,897 23,760 (2,434 ) 36,223 Other noncurrent liabilities 461 36,839 72,264 — 109,564 Total liabilities 1,460,142 119,274 395,132 (4,755 ) 1,969,793 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 89,181 — — — 89,181 Common stock — — 16,966 (16,966 ) — Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity (24,355 ) 954,646 150,414 (1,105,060 ) (24,355 ) Noncontrolling interests — — 554 — 554 Total shareholders' (deficit) equity (24,355 ) 954,646 167,934 (1,122,026 ) (23,801 ) Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,524,968 $ 1,073,920 $ 563,066 $ (1,126,781 ) $ 2,035,173 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets As of December 28, 2013 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,068 $ 13,103 $ 70,893 $ — $ 86,064 Accounts receivable, net — 46,828 147,999 — 194,827 Inventories, net — 46,428 109,646 — 156,074 Deferred income taxes 385 2,438 2,318 (2,823 ) 2,318 Other current assets 1,887 12,696 44,513 — 59,096 Total current assets 4,340 121,493 375,369 (2,823 ) 498,379 Property, plant and equipment, net 2,756 207,256 442,768 — 652,780 Goodwill — 54,683 60,645 — 115,328 Intangible assets, net 31,525 125,146 12,728 — 169,399 Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries 1,013,856 615,314 (363,414 ) (1,265,756 ) — Deferred income taxes — — 2,582 — 2,582 Other noncurrent assets 298 8,869 16,885 — 26,052 Total assets $ 1,052,775 $ 1,132,761 $ 547,563 $ (1,268,579 ) $ 1,464,520 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 410 $ — $ 2,062 $ — $ 2,472 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 36,510 61,950 209,271 — 307,731 Income taxes payable 369 — 3,244 — 3,613 Deferred income taxes — — 194 1,148 1,342 Current portion of long-term debt 3,039 — 10,758 — 13,797 Total current liabilities 40,328 61,950 225,529 1,148 328,955 Long-term debt 850,767 — 29,632 — 880,399 Deferred income taxes 974 12,543 23,689 (3,970 ) 33,236 Other noncurrent liabilities 1,810 31,718 28,663 — 62,191 Total liabilities 893,879 106,211 307,513 (2,822 ) 1,304,781 Common stock — — 16,966 (16,966 ) — Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity 158,896 1,026,550 222,241 (1,248,791 ) 158,896 Noncontrolling interests — — 843 — 843 Total shareholders' (deficit) equity 158,896 1,026,550 240,050 (1,265,757 ) 159,739 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,052,775 $ 1,132,761 $ 547,563 $ (1,268,579 ) $ 1,464,520
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 141,800 $ 327,774 $ (8,336 ) $ 461,238 Cost of goods sold — (108,769 ) (255,387 ) 8,336 (355,820 ) Gross profit — 33,031 72,387 — 105,418 Selling, general and administrative expenses (15,991 ) (13,206 ) (35,792 ) — (64,989 ) Special charges, net (2,682 ) (738 ) (2,602 ) — (6,022 ) Other operating, net 264 (564 ) 1,723 — 1,423 Operating income (loss) (18,409 ) 18,523 35,716 — 35,830 Other income (expense): Interest expense (16,251 ) (1,898 ) (9,484 ) — (27,633 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 2,105 1,559 (3,664 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net (2,888 ) 879 (41,914 ) — (43,923 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (7,971 ) (23,585 ) — 31,556 — Income (loss) before income taxes (43,414 ) (4,522 ) (19,346 ) 31,556 (35,726 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 3,456 (3,812 ) (4,192 ) — (4,548 ) Net income (loss) (39,958 ) (8,334 ) (23,538 ) 31,556 (40,274 ) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest — — (316 ) — (316 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (39,958 ) $ (8,334 ) $ (23,222 ) $ 31,556 $ (39,958 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (68,636 ) $ (37,363 ) $ (39,423 ) $ 76,786 $ (68,636 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 148,896 $ 286,667 $ (12,979 ) $ 422,584 Cost of goods sold (37 ) (122,587 ) (238,474 ) 12,979 (348,119 ) Gross profit (37 ) 26,309 48,193 — 74,465 Selling, general and administrative expenses (10,930 ) (13,551 ) (31,053 ) — (55,534 ) Special charges, net (3,965 ) (532 ) (4,214 ) — (8,711 ) Other operating, net 12 (212 ) (869 ) — (1,069 ) Operating income (loss) (14,920 ) 12,014 12,057 — 9,151 Other income (expense): Interest expense (19,931 ) 7,083 (5,058 ) — (17,906 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 2,695 1,653 (4,348 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net 10,800 553 (6,394 ) — 4,959 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 8,285 (8,162 ) — (123 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes (13,071 ) 13,141 (3,743 ) (123 ) (3,796 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 3,591 (4,914 ) (4,377 ) — (5,700 ) Net income (loss) (9,480 ) 8,227 (8,120 ) (123 ) (9,496 ) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest — — (16 ) — (16 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (9,480 ) $ 8,227 $ (8,104 ) $ (123 ) $ (9,480 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (7,793 ) $ 9,725 $ (6,060 ) $ (3,665 ) $ (7,793 )	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 594,464 $ 1,303,006 $ (37,556 ) $ 1,859,914 Cost of goods sold (583 ) (478,465 ) (1,084,914 ) 37,556 (1,526,406 ) Gross profit (583 ) 115,999 218,092 — 333,508 Selling, general and administrative expenses (51,197 ) (55,105 ) (147,978 ) — (254,280 ) Special charges, net (24,177 ) (3,277 ) (31,731 ) — (59,185 ) Other operating, net 298 473 (2,616 ) — (1,845 ) Operating income (loss) (75,659 ) 58,090 35,767 — 18,198 Other income (expense): Interest expense (74,389 ) 11,678 (33,442 ) — (96,153 ) Debt modification and extinguishment costs (13,350 ) — (2,375 ) — (15,725 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 13,904 (10,918 ) (2,986 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net 12,460 894 (40,437 ) — (27,083 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 9,646 (34,131 ) — 24,485 — Income (loss) before income taxes (127,388 ) 25,613 (43,473 ) 24,485 (120,763 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 12,091 (16,064 ) 5,496 — 1,523 Net income (loss) (115,297 ) 9,549 (37,977 ) 24,485 (119,240 ) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest — — (3,943 ) — (3,943 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. $ (115,297 ) $ 9,549 $ (34,034 ) $ 24,485 $ (115,297 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (166,355 ) $ (41,779 ) $ (56,270 ) $ 98,049 $ (166,355 ) Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations For the Fiscal Year Ended December 28, 2013 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 392,212 $ 844,997 $ (22,347 ) $ 1,214,862 Cost of goods sold (103 ) (334,278 ) (706,772 ) 22,347 (1,018,806 ) Gross profit (103 ) 57,934 138,225 — 196,056 Selling, general and administrative expenses (44,835 ) (28,744 ) (79,609 ) — (153,188 ) Special charges, net (22,080 ) (1,381 ) (9,727 ) — (33,188 ) Other operating, net 34 (442 ) (2,104 ) — (2,512 ) Operating income (loss) (66,984 ) 27,367 46,785 — 7,168 Other income (expense): Interest expense (51,558 ) 14,655 (19,071 ) — (55,974 ) Debt modification and extinguishment costs (3,334 ) — — — (3,334 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 20,405 (4,445 ) (15,960 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net 375 (246 ) (8,980 ) — (8,851 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 64,273 (1,179 ) — (63,094 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes (36,823 ) 36,152 2,774 (63,094 ) (60,991 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 11,890 28,758 (4,624 ) — 36,024 Net income (loss) (24,933 ) 64,910 (1,850 ) (63,094 ) (24,967 ) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest — — (34 ) — (34 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc. (24,933 ) 64,910 (1,816 ) (63,094 ) (24,933 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (18,270 ) $ 75,369 $ (1,496 ) $ (73,873 ) $ (18,270 ) Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations For the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2012 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 367,548 $ 808,134 $ (20,519 ) $ 1,155,163 Cost of goods sold 131 (319,537 ) (659,030 ) 20,519 (957,917 ) Gross profit 131 48,011 149,104 — 197,246 Selling, general and administrative expenses (40,053 ) (24,190 ) (76,533 ) — (140,776 ) Special charges, net (8,515 ) (2,305 ) (8,772 ) — (19,592 ) Other operating, net 5 264 18 — 287 Operating income (loss) (48,432 ) 21,780 63,817 — 37,165 Other income (expense): Interest expense (52,090 ) 21,192 (19,516 ) — (50,414 ) Intercompany royalty and technical service fees 17,097 (4,132 ) (12,965 ) — — Foreign currency and other, net 18,938 (18,901 ) (5,171 ) — (5,134 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 32,077 19,260 — (51,337 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes (32,410 ) 39,199 26,165 (51,337 ) (18,383 ) Income tax (provision) benefit 6,372 (5,886 ) (8,141 ) — (7,655 ) Net income (loss) (26,038 ) 33,313 18,024 (51,337 ) (26,038 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (43,678 ) $ 17,536 $ 481 $ (18,017 ) $ (43,678 )
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (33,186 ) $ 5,433 $ 27,224 $ — $ (529 ) Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (186 ) (3,237 ) (7,587 ) — (11,010 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets — — 532 — 532 Acquisition of intangibles and other (113 ) — — — (113 ) Intercompany investing activities, net 2,845 15,803 — (18,648 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,546 12,566 (7,055 ) (18,648 ) (10,591 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from long-term borrowings — — 15 — 15 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 869 — 18,105 — 18,974 Repayment of long-term borrowings (1,788 ) — (9,997 ) — (11,785 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (135 ) — (8,813 ) — (8,948 ) Intercompany financing activities, net — (2,845 ) (15,803 ) 18,648 — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,054 ) (2,845 ) (16,493 ) 18,648 (1,744 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (5,026 ) — (5,026 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (31,694 ) 15,154 (1,350 ) — (17,890 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 34,720 76,744 67,027 — 178,491 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,026 $ 91,898 $ 65,677 $ — $ 160,601 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (35,352 ) $ 30,624 $ (9,861 ) $ — $ (14,589 ) Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (746 ) (5,795 ) (7,574 ) — (14,115 ) Acquisition of intangibles and other (57 ) — — — (57 ) Intercompany investing activities, net 11,035 (16,505 ) 50 5,420 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 10,232 (22,300 ) (7,524 ) 5,420 (14,172 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from long-term borrowings 3,000 — 152 — 3,152 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 1,024 — 6,582 — 7,606 Repayment of long-term borrowings (3,898 ) — (2,062 ) — (5,960 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (478 ) — (1,471 ) — (1,949 ) Intercompany financing activities, net 24,168 (11,085 ) (7,663 ) (5,420 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 23,816 (11,085 ) (4,462 ) (5,420 ) 2,849 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (512 ) — (512 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (1,304 ) (2,761 ) (22,359 ) — (26,424 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,068 13,103 70,893 — 86,064 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 764 $ 10,342 $ 48,534 $ — $ 59,640	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (249,860 ) $ 165,527 $ 133,481 $ — $ 49,148 Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3,964 ) (32,731 ) (45,762 ) — (82,457 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets — — 2,306 — 2,306 Acquisition of intangibles and other (250 ) — — — (250 ) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — — (356,281 ) — (356,281 ) Intercompany investing activities, net (333,910 ) (443,791 ) 791 776,910 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (338,124 ) (476,522 ) (398,946 ) 776,910 (436,682 ) Financing activities: Issuance of common stock 750 — — — 750 Proceeds from long-term borrowings 628,000 — 135 — 628,135 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 1,691 — 30,400 — 32,091 Repayment of long-term borrowings (65,085 ) — (66,368 ) — (131,453 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (1,696 ) — (15,113 ) — (16,809 ) Loan acquisition costs (21,283 ) — — — (21,283 ) Debt modification costs (1,680 ) — (2,375 ) — (4,055 ) Intercompany financing activities, net 79,939 374,636 322,335 (776,910 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 620,636 374,636 269,014 (776,910 ) 487,376 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (7,415 ) — (7,415 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 32,652 63,641 (3,866 ) — 92,427 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,068 13,103 70,893 — 86,064 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 34,720 $ 76,744 $ 67,027 $ — $ 178,491 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows For the Fiscal Year Ended December 28, 2013 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (97,500 ) $ 64,440 $ 49,910 $ — $ 16,850 Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,356 ) (9,841 ) (43,445 ) — (54,642 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets — — 435 — 435 Acquisition of intangibles and other (356 ) — (4,226 ) — (4,582 ) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (278,970 ) — — — (278,970 ) Intercompany investing activities, net (12,783 ) (81,373 ) (15,000 ) 109,156 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (293,465 ) (91,214 ) (62,236 ) 109,156 (337,759 ) Financing activities: Issuance of common stock 30,504 — — — 30,504 Proceeds from long-term borrowings 612,602 — 17,397 — 629,999 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 2,216 — 1,871 — 4,087 Repayment of long-term borrowings (318,154 ) — (19,525 ) — (337,679 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (2,619 ) — — — (2,619 ) Loan acquisition costs (16,102 ) — — — (16,102 ) Intercompany financing activities, net 84,100 11,592 13,464 (109,156 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 392,547 11,592 13,207 (109,156 ) 308,190 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — 904 — 904 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,582 (15,182 ) 1,785 — (11,815 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 486 28,285 69,108 — 97,879 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,068 $ 13,103 $ 70,893 $ — $ 86,064 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows For the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2012 In thousands AVINTIV (Issuer) Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (81,186 ) $ 77,313 $ 79,344 $ — $ 75,471 Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (26,043 ) (4,021 ) (21,561 ) — (51,625 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets — 1,646 14 — 1,660 Acquisition of intangibles and other (268 ) — — — (268 ) Intercompany investing activities, net 57,118 (37,797 ) (25,218 ) 5,897 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 30,807 (40,172 ) (46,765 ) 5,897 (50,233 ) Financing activities: Issuance of common stock 1,087 — — — 1,087 Proceeds from long-term borrowings — — 10,977 — 10,977 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 2,725 — 3,000 — 5,725 Repayment of long-term borrowings (107 ) — (7,571 ) — (7,678 ) Repayment of short-term borrowings (1,933 ) — (8,000 ) — (9,933 ) Loan acquisition costs (220 ) — — — (220 ) Intercompany financing activities, net 46,178 (23,430 ) (16,851 ) (5,897 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 47,730 (23,430 ) (18,445 ) (5,897 ) (42 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (59 ) — (59 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (2,649 ) 13,711 14,075 — 25,137 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,135 14,574 55,033 — 72,742 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 486 $ 28,285 $ 69,108 $ — $ 97,879

Description of Business Narrati

Description of Business Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015business_segmentCountrymanufacturing_and_converting_facility	Dec. 31, 2014business_segmentCountrymanufacturing_and_converting_facility
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of manufacturing and converting facilities	22	22
Number of countries in which entity operates | Country	14	14
Number of business segments | business_segment	4	4

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Aggregrate purchase price of company	$ 403.5
Minimum
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of weeks in fiscal period
Number of weeks in fiscal quarter
Maximum
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of weeks in fiscal period
Number of weeks in fiscal quarter
Successor
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of weeks in fiscal period
Predecessor
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of weeks in fiscal period
Parent Company
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Aggregrate purchase price of company	$ 403.5

Useful Lives (Details)

Useful Lives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts eceivable			$ 2.9		$ 0.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Shipping and handling costs		$ 38.5	66.6	$ 33.8
Successor | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Research and development expense		$ 11.8	$ 18.1
Predecessor | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Research and development expense	$ 12.5
Technology
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life			13 years
Customer relationships
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life			16 years
Patents
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life			6 years
Building and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life			5 years
Building and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life			31 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life			2 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life			15 years
Other | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life			2 years
Other | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life			15 years

Acquisitions Narrative (Details

Acquisitions Narrative (Details) - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]	Apr. 17, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 11, 2014USD ($)site	Dec. 18, 2013USD ($)	Nov. 15, 2013USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2013USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2013USD ($)	Mar. 30, 2013USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012USD ($)	Nov. 27, 2013USD ($)	Sep. 17, 2013£ / shares	Jan. 28, 2011USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from bridge loan					$ 18,974,000				$ 7,606,000					$ 7,606,000	$ 32,091,000	$ 4,087,000	$ 5,725,000
Proceeds from Blackstone			$ 30,700,000
Aggregrate purchase price of company																				$ 403,500,000
Long-term Debt					1,475,507,000	$ 1,482,840,000				$ 896,668,000					1,482,840,000	896,668,000
Deferred Portion of Purchase Price					35,998,000	42,440,000				0					42,440,000	0
Accretion Rate on Deferred Purchase Price		9.50%
Goodwill acquired through merger																86,400,000
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net					461,238,000	499,419,000	$ 498,013,000	$ 439,898,000	422,584,000	347,263,000	$ 288,979,000	$ 291,538,000	$ 287,082,000		1,859,914,000	1,214,862,000	1,155,163,000
Gross profit					105,418,000	91,965,000	$ 80,492,000	$ 86,586,000	74,465,000	51,600,000	$ 48,200,000	$ 50,390,000	$ 45,866,000		333,508,000	196,056,000	$ 197,246,000
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net					73,600,000
Gross profit					13,400,000
Parent Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tangible asset impairment charges															24,500,000
Aggregrate purchase price of company																				403,500,000
Increase in carrying value of inventory				$ 9,700,000
Acquired intangible assets				$ 85,996,000																72,000,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life				20 years
Trade names | Parent Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets				$ 11,412,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets | Parent Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets																				48,492,000
Dounor SAS [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 55,000,000
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tangible asset impairment charges		$ 16,900,000
Interest acquired		71.25%
Number of Business Locations | site		3
Purchase price		$ 424,832,000
Deferred Portion of Purchase Price		47,931,000			36,000,000	42,400,000									42,400,000
Merger Agreement, Acquisition Related Costs, Capitalized Loan Acquisition Costs															10,600,000
Merger Agreement, Acquisition Related Costs, Loan Acquisition, Expensed Loan Acquisition Costs															10,700,000
Increase in carrying value of inventory		$ 4,500,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners		28.75%
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangibles		$ 19,000,000
Fiberweb
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Interest acquired																			100.00%
Share price (in pounds per share) | £ / shares																			£ 1.02
Purchase price				287,800,000
Indefinite-lived intangibles				11,400,000
Revenue since acquisition															194,300,000
Loss since acquisition															3,400,000
Fiberweb | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangibles				$ 42,757,000
Senior Notes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 210,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End		6.875%
Senior Secured Credit Agreement | Line of Credit
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from credit agreement															295,000,000
7.75% Senior secured notes | Senior Notes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Long-term Debt					504,000,000	$ 504,000,000				$ 560,000,000					$ 504,000,000	$ 560,000,000				560,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End						7.75%									7.75%
Trade names | Parent Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets																				$ 23,500,000
Bridge Loan | Senior Secured Bridge Credit Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity																		$ 268,000,000
Bridge Loan | Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity																		$ 50,000,000
North America [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net					$ 208,322,000				$ 193,298,000
North America [Member] | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Business Locations | site		1

Merger Agreement Recognized Ide

Merger Agreement Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 11, 2014	Jun. 11, 2014	Nov. 15, 2013
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid to Stockholders	$ 188,117	$ 188,117
Scenario, Adjustment [Member] | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory		1,077
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Assets		1,130
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment		(94,694)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Goodwill		27,312
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles		14,230
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Total Assets		(52,022)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Liabilities		2,742
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Deferred Income Taxes		(42,808)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest		(12,198)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Total Liabilities	(40,066)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Net Assets Acquired	242
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Accounts Receivable		(4,047)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Current Assets		4,100
Scenario, Actual [Member] | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	20,621	20,621
Accounts receivable	52,929	52,929
Inventory	34,077	34,077
Other current assets	31,848	31,848
Total current assets	139,475	139,475
Property, plant and equipment	305,306	305,306
Goodwill	133,647	133,647
Intangible assets	19,000	19,000
Other noncurrent assets	12,288	12,288
Total assets acquired	609,716	609,716
Current liabilities	31,605	31,605
Merger Agreement, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	74,930	74,930
Deferred income taxes	(4,435)	(4,435)
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,992	1,992
Total liabilities assumed	104,092	104,092
Merger Agreement, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncontrolling Interest	80,792	80,792
Net assets acquired	424,832	424,832
Scenario, Actual [Member] | Fiberweb [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash			$ 8,792
Accounts receivable			49,967
Inventory			71,081
Other current assets			29,889
Total current assets			159,729
Property, plant and equipment			187,529
Goodwill			33,699
Intangible assets			85,996
Other noncurrent assets			1,403
Total assets acquired			468,356
Current liabilities			84,255
Total debt			20,300
Merger Agreement, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Long-term Debt, Noncurrent			19,391
Deferred income taxes			45,974
Other noncurrent liabilities			9,825
Total liabilities assumed			180,594
Merger Agreement, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncontrolling Interest			849
Net assets acquired			$ 287,762
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	20,621	20,621
Accounts receivable	56,976	56,976
Inventory	33,000	33,000
Other current assets	27,748	27,748
Total current assets	138,345	138,345
Property, plant and equipment	400,000	400,000
Goodwill	106,335	106,335
Intangible assets	4,770	4,770
Other noncurrent assets	12,288	12,288
Total assets acquired	661,738	661,738
Current liabilities	28,863	28,863
Merger Agreement, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	74,930	74,930
Deferred income taxes	38,373	38,373
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,992	1,992
Total liabilities assumed	144,158	144,158
Merger Agreement, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncontrolling Interest	92,990	92,990
Net assets acquired	$ 424,590	$ 424,590

Acquired Intangible Asset Estim

Acquired Intangible Asset Estimated Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 15, 2013	Jan. 28, 2011
Technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life	15 years
Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life	20 years
Parent Company
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 85,996	$ 72,000
Parent Company | Trade names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 11,412
Maximum | Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life	1 year

Merger Related Costs Schedule (

Merger Related Costs Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 11, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Deferred Portion of Purchase Price		$ 42,440	$ 35,998	$ 0
Parent Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Loan acquisition costs		16,102
Transaction expenses		15,783
Total		31,885
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid to Stockholders	$ 188,117
Loan acquisition costs		21,297
Transaction expenses		18,552
Total		39,849
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid into Escrow	8,252
Deferred Portion of Purchase Price	47,931	$ 42,400	$ 36,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities	180,532
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 424,832

Pro Forma Information (Details)

Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 512,105
Net income (loss)	$ (19,755)
Fiberweb
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 2,005,678	$ 1,966,103
Net income (loss)		$ (132,977)	$ (78,847)

Accounts Receivable Factoring67

Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Concentration of Credit Risks and Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Factoring agreement maximum outstanding amount	$ 20		$ 20
Foreign Subsidiary Factoring agreement maximum outstanding amount	78		84.4
Sale of receivable under factoring agreement	174.6	$ 131.7	657.8	$ 414
Factoring fees	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 1.6	$ 1.2	$ 1.1

Accounts Receivable Factoring68

Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade receivables sold to financial institutions	$ 81,810	$ 92,528	$ 71,542
Net amounts advanced from financial institutions	71,065	78,900	63,667
Amounts due from financial institutions	$ 10,745	$ 13,628	$ 7,875

Inventories, Net (Details)

Inventories, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies	$ 55,251	$ 58,951	$ 55,544
Work in process	19,194	19,151	19,102
Finished goods	82,571	95,599	81,428
Total	$ 157,016	$ 173,701	$ 156,074

Inventories, Net Narrative (Det

Inventories, Net Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 11, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Nov. 15, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Obsolete and slow-moving inventories, net of reserves	$ 9.3	$ 7.8		$ 3.3
Parent Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Increase in carrying value of inventory					$ 9.7
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Increase in carrying value of inventory			$ 4.5

Property, Plant and Equipment71

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Subtotal	$ 1,100,911	$ 827,939
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(230,681)	(175,159)		$ (241,524)
Total	870,230	652,780		$ 807,244
Depreciation	101,800	64,400	$ 58,100
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Subtotal	54,919	50,780
Buildings and land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Subtotal	240,515	179,821
Machinery, equipment and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Subtotal	755,590	569,157
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Subtotal	$ 49,887	$ 28,181

Goodwill Rollforward (Details)

Goodwill Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		$ 115,328	$ 80,608
Acquisition of PGI			86,400
Acquisitions		133,647	33,699
Impairment	$ 7,600	(6,851)	0
Translation		(21,570)	1,021
Ending Balance	80,608	220,554	115,328
North America
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		73,609	39,129
Acquisitions		5,688	33,699
Impairment		0	0
Translation		(781)	781
Ending Balance	39,129	78,516	73,609
South America [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		6,851	6,851
Acquisitions		127,959	0
Impairment		(6,851)	0
Translation		(20,597)	0
Ending Balance	6,851	107,362	6,851
Europe
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		0	0
Acquisitions		0	0
Impairment		0	0
Translation		0	0
Ending Balance	0	0	0
Asia
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		34,868	34,628
Acquisitions		0	0
Impairment		0	0
Translation		(192)	240
Ending Balance	$ 34,628	$ 34,676	$ 34,868

Goodwill Goodwill Narrative (De

Goodwill Goodwill Narrative (Details) - Segments [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 11, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 80,608	$ 220,554	$ 115,328	$ 201,347
Goodwill acquired through merger			86,400
Impairment	$ 7,600	(6,851)	0
Acquisitions		133,647	33,699
Long-term Debt		1,482,840	$ 896,668	$ 1,475,507
Fiberweb [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisitions		33,699
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisitions		133,647
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired					71.25%
Senior Notes [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Long-term Debt					$ 210,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End					6.875%
Argentina Subsidiary [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges		$ 6,900

Schedule of Finite and Indefini

Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization	$ (48,004)	$ (43,685)	$ (26,291)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	171,976	178,911	169,399
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	219,980	222,596	195,690
Trade names
Goodwill [Line Items]
Tradenames (indefinite-lived)	34,912	34,912	34,912
Technology
Goodwill [Line Items]
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets	63,726	63,726	63,705
Accumulated amortization	(16,230)	(14,902)	(9,359)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	47,496	48,824	54,346
Customer relationships
Goodwill [Line Items]
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets	73,511	76,242	60,078
Accumulated amortization	(13,844)	(12,735)	(8,404)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	59,667	63,507	51,674
Loan acquisition costs
Goodwill [Line Items]
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets	40,612	40,612	30,067
Accumulated amortization	(16,101)	(14,447)	(7,817)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	24,511	26,165	22,250
Patents
Goodwill [Line Items]
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets	7,219	7,104	6,928
Accumulated amortization	(1,829)	(1,601)	(711)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 5,390	$ 5,503	$ 6,217

Intangible Assets Narrative (De

Intangible Assets Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Nov. 15, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 171,976		$ 178,911	$ 169,399
Intangible assets	2,764	$ 3,102	10,801	7,095	$ 5,906
Loan acquisition costs	1,654	1,026	5,698	4,796	2,665
Total	4,418	$ 4,128	16,499	11,891	$ 8,571
Amortization in next twelve months	15,000		15,000
Amortization in year two	16,000		16,000
Amortization of year three	16,000		16,000
Amortization of year four	16,000		16,000
Amortization of year five	16,000		16,000
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	59,667		63,507	51,674
Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 47,496		$ 48,824	$ 54,346
Fiberweb
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangibles						$ 11,400
Fiberweb | Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangibles						42,757
Fiberweb | Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangibles						$ 31,827

Accounts Payable and Accrued 76

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts payable to vendors	$ 177,592	$ 209,527	$ 209,031
Accrued salaries, wages, incentive compensation and other fringe benefits	44,330	42,485	33,889
Accrued interest	13,429	19,748	19,063
Other accrued expenses	46,557	49,553	45,748
Total	$ 281,908	$ 321,313	$ 307,731

Schedule of Long-term Debt (Det

Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 11, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 01, 2013	Sep. 01, 2011	Jan. 28, 2011
Long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt	$ 1,475,507	$ 1,482,840		$ 896,668
Capital lease obligations	737	861		1,092
Total long-term debt including current maturities	1,449,765	1,465,175		894,196
Short-term borrowings	(25,742)	(17,665)		(2,472)
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Long-term debt
Amount outstanding					$ 50,000
Long-term Pollution Control Bond		0	$ 9,100	0
India subsidiary [Member]
Long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt	2,124	2,437		3,216
Senior Notes
Long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt			$ 210,000
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt	210,000	210,000		0
United States Dollar Loan
Long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt	701,328	703,029		293,545
Brazil, Brazil Real | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Long-term debt
Amount outstanding	15,231	18,871		0
Argentinan Pesos Loan | Foreign Line of Credit | Argentina Subsidiary
Long-term debt
Amount outstanding	1,700	2,047		3,082
7.75% Senior secured notes | Senior Notes
Long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt	504,000	504,000		560,000			$ 560,000
ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt	0	0		0
United States Dollar Loan | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Long-term debt
Amount outstanding		0		0		$ 52,400
United States Dollar Loan | Foreign Line of Credit | Argentina Subsidiary
Long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt	4,177	5,010		8,341
United States Dollar Loan | Foreign Line of Credit | Suzhou subsidiary - Hygiene
Long-term debt
Amount outstanding	$ 10,468	$ 18,920		$ 24,920

Debt Narrative (Details)

Debt Narrative (Details) ARS in Millions	Apr. 17, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 22, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 23, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 19, 2013USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 11, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 10, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 27, 2013USD ($)	Nov. 26, 2013USD ($)	Sep. 17, 2013	Mar. 01, 2013USD ($)	Oct. 05, 2012USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2012USD ($)	Sep. 01, 2011USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2011USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2007USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2007ARS
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of long-term debt						$ 1,461,400,000	$ 1,463,900,000			$ 1,463,900,000
Carrying amount of long-term debt						1,475,507,000	1,482,840,000			1,482,840,000	$ 896,668,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			103.00%
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt						$ (903,000)	$ (3,300,000)	$ 0		$ 0	(3,334,000)	$ 0
Stated interest rate						15.25%	0.00%			0.00%
Due in 2013							$ 32,011,000			$ 32,011,000
Due in 2014							29,801,000			29,801,000
Due in 2016							7,704,000			7,704,000
Short-term borrowings						$ 25,742,000	$ 17,665,000			$ 17,665,000	2,472,000
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end						8.00%	8.00%			8.00%
Amount outstanding																			$ 50,000,000
Long-term Pollution Control Bond							$ 0			$ 0	0			$ 9,100,000
Terram Geosynthetics Private Limited
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount						$ 3,200,000	$ 3,100,000			$ 3,100,000
Fiberweb
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest acquired																		100.00%
Fiberweb | Terram Geosynthetics Private Limited
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest acquired						65.00%	65.00%			65.00%
Liabilities assumed									$ 3,800,000	$ 3,800,000
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under the ABL Facility						$ 8,000,000	$ 7,800,000			7,800,000	8,500,000
Short Term Credit Facility | Argentina Subsidiary
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount outstanding						$ 4,300,000	$ 5,200,000			$ 5,200,000
Weighted average interest, long-term debt						3.13%	3.13%			3.13%
Short Term Credit Facility | Short-term Borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings						$ 25,700,000	$ 17,000,000			$ 17,000,000	$ 400,000
CCB | Suzhou subsidiary - Hygiene [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest, long-term debt						5.62%	5.43%			5.43%	5.46%
Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum increase in maximum borrowing capacity																	$ 75,000,000
Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity																				$ 50,000,000
Maximum increase in maximum borrowing capacity																	80,000,000			20,000,000
Amount outstanding						$ 0	$ 0			$ 0
Borrowing base availability						71,000,000	62,900,000			62,900,000
Net availability under the ABL Facility						51,700,000	43,600,000			43,600,000
Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | Revolving Tranche
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity																				42,500,000
Maximum increase in maximum borrowing capacity																	$ 30,000,000
Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | First-In, Last Out Revolving Tranche
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity																				$ 7,500,000
Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | Standby Letters of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount outstanding						19,300,000	19,300,000			19,300,000
United States Dollar Loan | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt		$ 2,400,000
Interest rate at period end													4.85%
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount		$ 45,200,000
Amount outstanding							0			0	$ 0											$ 52,400,000
Brazil, Brazil Real | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount outstanding						15,231,000	18,871,000			18,871,000	0
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of long-term debt														$ 210,000,000
Interest on loan														6.875%
Senior Notes | 7.75% Senior secured notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of long-term debt							1,463,900,000			1,463,900,000	933,800,000
Carrying amount of long-term debt						504,000,000	$ 504,000,000			$ 504,000,000	560,000,000												$ 560,000,000
Interest on loan							7.75%			7.75%
Repayments of Debt			$ 56,000,000
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			2,600,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs			$ 900,000
Term Loan | Senior Secured Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 295,000,000
Maximum increase in maximum borrowing capacity															$ 415,000,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt					$ 310,000,000
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Foreign Subsidiary Capital Stock, Percentage									0.65	0.65
Amount outstanding						150,000,000	$ 150,000,000			$ 150,000,000
Basis for step down in rates				2.50%
Periodic payments, principal, percentage				1.00%
Term Loan | Term loan, due in 2017 | Fiberweb | Terram Geosynthetics Private Limited
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate							14.70%			14.70%
Foreign Line of Credit | United States Dollar Loan | Argentina Subsidiary
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of long-term debt						4,177,000	$ 5,010,000			$ 5,010,000	8,341,000
Maximum borrowing capacity						3,500,000	3,500,000			3,500,000														$ 26,500,000
Repayments of long-term debt						3,500,000				3,500,000
Due in 2013						3,500,000	3,500,000			3,500,000
Due in 2014							3,500,000			3,500,000
Due in 2016						1,700,000	1,700,000			1,700,000
Foreign Line of Credit | United States Dollar Loan | Suzhou subsidiary - Hygiene [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity																					$ 25,000,000
Amount outstanding						10,468,000	18,920,000			18,920,000	24,920,000
Foreign Line of Credit | Argentinan Pesos Loan | Argentina Subsidiary
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity						20,000,000	20,000,000			20,000,000															ARS 33.5
Amount outstanding						1,700,000	$ 2,047,000			2,047,000	$ 3,082,000
Suzhou subsidiary - Hygiene [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt						$ 8,400,000				$ 6,000,000
LIBOR | Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | Revolving Tranche
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end						2.00%	2.00%			2.00%
LIBOR | Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | First-In, Last Out Revolving Tranche
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end						4.00%	4.00%			4.00%
LIBOR | Term Loan | Senior Secured Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread for variable rate				1.00%
LIBOR | Foreign Line of Credit | United States Dollar Loan | Argentina Subsidiary
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end																								2.90%	2.90%
LIBOR | Foreign Line of Credit | United States Dollar Loan | Suzhou subsidiary - Hygiene [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end						5.20%	5.20%			5.20%
Federal Fund Rate | Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end						1.00%	0.50%			0.50%
Federal Fund Rate | Term Loan | Senior Secured Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread for variable rate						0.50%
Alternative Base Rate | Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | Revolving Tranche
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end						1.00%	1.00%			1.00%
Alternative Base Rate | Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays | First-In, Last Out Revolving Tranche
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end						3.00%	3.00%			3.00%
Buenos Aires Interbank Offered Rate | Foreign Line of Credit | Argentinan Pesos Loan | Argentina Subsidiary
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end																								4.75%	4.75%
Bridge Loan | Senior Secured Bridge Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity																$ 268,000,000
Bridge Loan | Senior Unsecured Bridge Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity																$ 50,000,000
Maximum | Brazil, Brazil Real | Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount outstanding						$ 15,600,000
Maximum | LIBOR | Term Loan | Senior Secured Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread for variable rate				3.25%
Interest rate minimum				2.00%
Minimum | LIBOR | Term Loan | Senior Secured Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread for variable rate				4.25%
Interest rate minimum				1.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	$ 283,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Notes | 7.75% Senior secured notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest on loan	7.75%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.875%

Debt Schedule of Long-term Debt

Debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,013	$ 32,011
2,014	29,801
2,015	7,704
2,016	682,994
2,017	714,005
2020 and thereafter	0
Total	$ 1,466,515

Derivatives Instruments Fair Va

Derivatives Instruments Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 11, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Foreign Currency Hedge | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments
Notional	$ 132,294	$ 160,802		$ 0
Fair Value	1,594	3,402		0
Foreign Currency Hedge | Undesignated hedges: | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments
Notional		140,623		0
Fair Value		3,962		0
Hygiene Line | Foreign Currency Hedge | Designated hedges: | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments
Notional		0		0
Fair Value		0		0
Hygiene Line | Foreign Currency Hedge | Undesignated hedges: | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments
Notional	59,037	0		0
Fair Value	53	0		0
Providência Contracts [Member] | Undesignated hedges: | Foreign Exchange Forward
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments
Fair Value			$ 0
Providência Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency Hedge | Undesignated hedges: | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments
Notional	56,542	140,623
Fair Value	2,159	3,962
Providência Instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Hedge | Undesignated hedges: | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments
Notional	16,715	20,179		0
Fair Value	$ (618)	(560)		0
Healthcare Line | Foreign Currency Hedge | Undesignated hedges: | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Summary of aggregate notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments
Notional		0		0
Fair Value		0		$ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		3,962
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 3,962

Derivatives Instruments Narrati

Derivatives Instruments Narrative (Details) - Balance Sheet Location [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 11, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 01, 2011
Predecessor
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI				$ 100
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Providência Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	$ 0
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Providência Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on Derivative Instruments, Pretax	$ 18,900
Minimum [Member] | Other Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Providência Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract		1 year	1 year
Maximum [Member] | Other Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Providência Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract		5 years	5 years

Derivatives Instruments Recogni

Derivatives Instruments Recognized on Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - Fair Value Hedge - Foreign Exchange Forward - Foreign Currency and Other, Net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Gain) Loss recognized in income	$ 1,844	$ (10,756)	$ (14,340)	$ (1,248)	$ (2,706)
Undesignated hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	1,900
Providência Contracts [Member] | Undesignated hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	1,925	(10,756)
Providência Instruments [Member] | Undesignated hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	(240)	0	(786)	0	0
Healthcare Euro Contracts | Healthcare Line | Undesignated hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Gain) Loss recognized in income			0	0	(147)
Hygiene Euro Contracts | Hygiene Line | Designated hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Gain) Loss recognized in income			0	(449)	(2,559)
Hygiene Euro Contracts | Hygiene Line | Undesignated hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$ 159	$ 0	0	(799)	0
Bridge Loan | Undesignated hedges:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net			$ (13,554)	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value of Financial Instr83

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 6,851	$ 2,213	$ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 3,962	3,962			$ 2,159
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure					53
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	3,962	3,962
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	(560)	(560)			618
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0			0
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure					0
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0			0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	3,962	3,962			2,159
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure					53
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	3,962	3,962
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	(560)	(560)			618
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0			0
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure					0
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0			$ 0
Providência Instruments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	(560)	(560)
Providência Instruments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Providência Instruments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	(560)	(560)
Providência Instruments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Argentina Subsidiary [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges		6,900
Successor
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	2,200
Argentina Subsidiary [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 14,400	$ 14,400

Pension and Postretirement Be84

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Funded Status (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Change in Plan Assets:
Funded (unfunded) status					$ (10,000)	$ 6,500
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Accumulated benefit obligation					275,000	232,200
Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		$ (163,150)	$ (138,304)		(138,304)	(131,580)
Service costs					(2,995)	(3,398)	$ (2,002)
Interest costs					(5,356)	(4,980)	(5,032)
Participant contributions					(171)	(170)
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation					(2,594)	(1,602)
Plan amendments					0	622
Actuarial gain / (loss)					(39,661)	2,273
Settlements / curtailments					204	0
Benefit payments					(4,959)	(4,917)
Currency translation					20,768	(4,386)
Benefit obligation at end of year					(163,150)	(138,304)	(131,580)
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value at beginning of year		164,163	144,331		144,331	139,064
Actual return on plan assets					41,160	(877)
Employer and participant contributions					4,938	4,788
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets					0	1,203
Settlements / curtailments					(204)	(263)
Benefit payments					(4,959)	(4,917)
Benefit payments					(4,959)	(4,618)
Currency translation					(21,103)	5,034
Fair value at end of year					164,163	144,331	139,064
Funded (unfunded) status					1,013	6,027
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized					1,013	6,027
United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		(115,026)	(98,320)		(98,320)	(16,309)
Service costs					(322)	(4)	0
Interest costs					(4,416)	(1,067)	(620)
Participant contributions					0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation					0	(84,932)
Plan amendments					0	0
Actuarial gain / (loss)					(18,229)	2,670
Settlements / curtailments					0	0
Benefit payments					(6,261)	(1,322)
Currency translation					0	0
Benefit obligation at end of year					(115,026)	(98,320)	(16,309)
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value at beginning of year		104,058	98,822		98,822	12,172
Actual return on plan assets					10,776	2,270
Employer and participant contributions					721	721
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets					0	84,981
Settlements / curtailments					0	0
Benefit payments					(6,261)	(1,322)
Currency translation					0	0
Fair value at end of year					104,058	98,822	12,172
Funded (unfunded) status					(10,968)	502
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized					(10,968)	502
Pension Plans
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Service costs		(1,001)	(873)
Interest costs		(1,975)	(2,458)
Actuarial gain / (loss)		98	(4)
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Service costs		(2)	(9)
Interest costs		(44)	(93)
Actuarial gain / (loss)		2	5
U.S. Plans Benefits
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		(2,081)	(2,034)		(2,034)	0
Additional benefit obligations					0	0
Service costs					0	0	0
Interest costs					(89)	(11)	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation					0	(2,030)
Actuarial gain / (loss)					17	7
Settlements / curtailments					0	0
Benefit payments					(25)	0
Currency translation					0	0
Benefit obligation at end of year					(2,081)	(2,034)	0
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value at beginning of year		0	0		0	0
Actual return on plan assets					0	0
Employer and participant contributions					25	0
Benefit payments					(25)	0
Currency translation					0	0
Fair value at end of year					0	0	0
Funded (unfunded) status					(2,081)	(2,034)
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized					(2,081)	(2,034)
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		(3,432)	(5,511)		(5,511)	(4,864)
Additional benefit obligations					0	0
Service costs	$ (69)			$ (59)	(7)	(59)
Interest costs	$ (218)			$ (187)	(146)	(187)
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation					1,834	(1,419)
Actuarial gain / (loss)					(237)	305
Settlements / curtailments					0	182
Benefit payments					(314)	(381)
Currency translation					321	150
Benefit obligation at end of year					(3,432)	(5,511)	(4,864)
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value at beginning of year		$ 0	$ 0		0	0
Actual return on plan assets					0	0
Employer and participant contributions					314	381
Benefit payments					(314)	(381)
Currency translation					0	0
Fair value at end of year					0	0	$ 0
Funded (unfunded) status					(3,432)	(5,511)
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized					(3,432)	(5,511)
Current assets | Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Current assets					0	0
Current assets | United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Current assets					0	0
Other noncurrent assets | Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent assets					10,018	12,133
Other noncurrent assets | United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent assets					0	0
Other noncurrent assets | U.S. Plans Benefits
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent assets					0	0
Other noncurrent assets | Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent assets					0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities					(1,217)	(346)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities					0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | U.S. Plans Benefits
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities					(97)	(119)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities					(297)	(492)
Other noncurrent liabilities | Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent liabilities					(7,788)	(5,760)
Other noncurrent liabilities | United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent liabilities					(10,968)	502
Other noncurrent liabilities | U.S. Plans Benefits
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent liabilities					(1,984)	(1,915)
Other noncurrent liabilities | Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent liabilities					$ (3,135)	$ (5,019)

Pension and Postretirement Be85

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans AOCI Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Transition net asset	$ 0	$ 0
Net actuarial (gain) loss	14,454	1,174
Prior service cost	0	0
Net amounts recognized	14,454	1,174
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Transition net asset	0	0
Net actuarial (gain) loss	(23)	(7)
Prior service cost	0	0
Net amounts recognized	(23)	(7)
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Transition net asset	0	0
Net actuarial (gain) loss	15,932	12,583
Prior service cost	(525)	0
Net amounts recognized	15,407	12,583
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Transition net asset	0	0
Net actuarial (gain) loss	122	(12)
Prior service cost	0	0
Net amounts recognized	$ 122	$ (12)

Pension and Postretirement Be86

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Periodic Benefit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss		$ 0	$ 0
Transition costs and other		91	1
Pension Plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost		1,001	873
Interest cost		1,975	2,458
Return on plan assets		2,686	3,118
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		(98)	4
Transition costs and other		(9)	0
Net periodic benefit cost		379	209
U.S. Plans Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost					$ 322	$ 4	$ 0
Interest cost					4,416	1,067	620
Return on plan assets					5,829	1,679	899
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss					0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)					18,229	(2,670)
Transition costs and other					3	253	181
Net periodic benefit cost					$ (1,088)	$ (355)	$ (98)
Weighted average assumptions used:
Return on plan assets							8.00%
Discount rate					4.60%	4.60%	3.80%
U.S. Plans Benefits | Minimum
Weighted average assumptions used:
Return on plan assets					5.90%	5.90%
U.S. Plans Benefits | Maximum
Weighted average assumptions used:
Return on plan assets					7.00%	7.00%
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost					$ 2,995	$ 3,398	$ 2,002
Interest cost					5,356	4,980	5,032
Return on plan assets					6,487	6,574	5,462
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss					61	0	792
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)					39,661	(2,273)
Transition costs and other					1	95	(238)
Net periodic benefit cost					$ 1,926	$ 1,899	$ 2,126
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits | Minimum
Weighted average assumptions used:
Return on plan assets					3.00%	3.00%	1.50%
Discount rate					3.20%	3.40%	3.70%
Salary and wage escalation rate					1.00%	2.80%	2.00%
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits | Maximum
Weighted average assumptions used:
Return on plan assets					5.50%	5.50%	6.00%
Discount rate					8.00%	8.00%	7.00%
Salary and wage escalation rate					4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost		2	9
Interest cost		44	93
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss		0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		(2)	(5)
Transition costs and other		0	0
Net periodic benefit cost		$ 48	$ 107
U.S. Plans Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost					$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest cost					89	11	0
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss					0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)					(17)	(7)
Transition costs and other					0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost					89	11	$ 0
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$ 69			$ 59	7	59
Interest cost	218			187	146	187
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss	186			114	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)					237	$ (305)
Transition costs and other	26			35	0
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 499			$ 395	$ 153
Weighted average assumptions used:
Salary and wage escalation rate					3.00%
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits | Minimum
Weighted average assumptions used:
Discount rate					4.10%	4.10%	3.50%
Salary and wage escalation rate							3.00%
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits | Maximum
Weighted average assumptions used:
Discount rate					4.80%	4.80%	7.00%
Salary and wage escalation rate							4.50%

Pension and Postretirement Be87

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Asset Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual plan asset allocations	100.00%		100.00%
Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual plan asset allocations	6.00%		12.00%
Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual plan asset allocations	27.00%		30.00%
Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual plan asset allocations	67.00%		58.00%
Pension Plans | Total
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 268,221		$ 243,153
Pension Plans | Total | Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,904		28,671
Pension Plans | Total | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	72,959		72,919
Pension Plans | Total | U.S. small-cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	17,191	[1]	16,566	[2]
Pension Plans | Total | U.S mid-cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	12,190	[3]	16,233	[4]
Pension Plans | Total | Global equity funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	42,829	[5]	37,697
Pension Plans | Total | Emerging markets (d)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	749	[6]	2,423	[7]
Pension Plans | Total | Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	188,335		140,333
Pension Plans | Total | U.S. fixed income funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	68,036	[8]	43,069
Pension Plans | Total | Foreign fixed income funds (f)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	120,299	[9]	97,264	[10]
Pension Plans | Total | 524292 Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,023		1,230
Pension Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	34,366		69,421
Pension Plans | Level 1 | Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,979		27,803
Pension Plans | Level 1 | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	30,448		30,588
Pension Plans | Level 1 | U.S. small-cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	11,269	[1]	11,023	[2]
Pension Plans | Level 1 | U.S mid-cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,413	[3]	4,993	[4]
Pension Plans | Level 1 | Global equity funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	13,017	[5]	13,489
Pension Plans | Level 1 | Emerging markets (d)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	749	[6]	1,083	[7]
Pension Plans | Level 1 | Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,939		11,030
Pension Plans | Level 1 | U.S. fixed income funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,939	[8]	11,030
Pension Plans | Level 1 | Foreign fixed income funds (f)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	[9]	0	[10]
Pension Plans | Level 1 | 524292 Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0		0
Pension Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	230,832		167,795
Pension Plans | Level 2 | Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,925		868
Pension Plans | Level 2 | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	42,511		42,331
Pension Plans | Level 2 | U.S. small-cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,922	[1]	5,543	[2]
Pension Plans | Level 2 | U.S mid-cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,777	[3]	11,240	[4]
Pension Plans | Level 2 | Global equity funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	29,812	[5]	24,208
Pension Plans | Level 2 | Emerging markets (d)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	[6]	1,340	[7]
Pension Plans | Level 2 | Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	186,396		124,596
Pension Plans | Level 2 | U.S. fixed income funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	66,097	[8]	27,332
Pension Plans | Level 2 | Foreign fixed income funds (f)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	120,299	[9]	97,264	[10]
Pension Plans | Level 2 | 524292 Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0		0
Pension Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,023		5,937
Pension Plans | Level 3 | Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0		0
Pension Plans | Level 3 | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0		0
Pension Plans | Level 3 | U.S. small-cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	[1]	0	[2]
Pension Plans | Level 3 | U.S mid-cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	[3]	0	[4]
Pension Plans | Level 3 | Global equity funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	[5]	0
Pension Plans | Level 3 | Emerging markets (d)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	[6]	0	[7]
Pension Plans | Level 3 | Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0		4,707
Pension Plans | Level 3 | U.S. fixed income funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	[8]	4,707
Pension Plans | Level 3 | Foreign fixed income funds (f)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	[9]	0	[10]
Pension Plans | Level 3 | 524292 Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,023		1,230
U.S. Plans Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 104,058		$ 98,822		$ 12,172
[1]	This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of U.S companies. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds.
[2]	This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of U.S companies. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds.
[3]	This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of companies outside of the U.S. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds.
[4]	This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that focus on equity securities of companies outside of the U.S. It includes both indexed and actively managed funds.
[5]	This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and foreign companies. It includes actively managed funds
[6]	This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of companies in emerging market economies. It includes actively managed funds.
[7]	This category consists of commingled and registered mutual funds that invest in equity securities of companies in emerging market economies. It includes actively managed funds.
[8]	This category consists of actively managed funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries and U.S. government bonds and treasury notes.
[9]	This category consists of funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of foreign companies and Euro region government bonds.
[10]	This category consists of funds that invest in investment-grade bonds of foreign companies and Euro region government bonds

Pension and Postretirement Be88

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Health Care Trends (Details) - Canadian Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted average health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	6.22%	6.44%
Rate to which the cost trend is expected to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.50%	4.50%
Year that the rate reached the ultimate trend rate	2,028	2,028

Pension and Postretirement Be89

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Fiscal Maturity Schedule (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Pension
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,013	$ 10,833
2,014	10,526
2,015	10,898
2,016	11,316
2,017	11,619
2018 to 2022	65,189
Postretirement
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,013	393
2,014	385
2,015	377
2,016	370
2,017	363
2018 to 2022	$ 1,715

Pension and Postretirement Be90

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012USD ($)pension_plan	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee benefit plans, net of tax	$ 0	$ 0			$ 15,147	$ 2,046	$ 19,927
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan					(10,000)	6,500
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss	0	$ 0
Amortization of gains (losses)					400
Employer contributions in 2013	$ 3,400			$ 3,700
Effect of 1% increase on service and interest cost					100
Effect of 1% increase on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation					100
Effect of 1% decrease on service and interest cost					100
Effect of 1% decrease on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation					100
Cost recognized for defined contribution plan					$ 4,200	2,700	2,500
Long-term Growth Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations					80.00%
Near-term Benefit Payments Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations					20.00%
Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations, min					40.00%
Target plan asset allocations, max					55.00%
Corporate Bonds, U.S. Treasury Securities, Cash, Cash Equivalents, or Other Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations, min					40.00%
Target plan asset allocations, max					55.00%
Non-U.S. Plans Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan					$ 1,013	6,027
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss					$ 61	$ 0	792
Canadian Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of liquidated pension plans | pension_plan			2
Current assets			$ 0				0
Canadian Plans | Special Charges Net
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Curtailment / settlement (gain) loss							$ 800

Equity Compensation Plans Narra

Equity Compensation Plans Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 19, 2013	Apr. 23, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 31, 2011	Jan. 28, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value, options granted in period			$ 509.280	$ 568.420
Chief Executive Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Future grant fair value						$ 694,000
Equity Based Award | President and Chief Executive Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grants in period (in shares)	9,000
Equity Based Award | Chief Executive Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grants in period (in shares)		694
RSU's
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total compensation cost not yet recognized for nonvested awards			$ 1,500,000
RSU's | President and Chief Executive Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grants in period (in shares)	3,000
2011 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercises (in dollars per share)			$ 1,000
Total compensation cost not yet recognized for nonvested stock options			$ 1,500,000
2011 Plan | Stock Options | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			3 years
2011 Plan | Stock Options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			5 years
2011 Plan | Stock Options | Parent Company
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized					32,622
Number of shares available for grant			6,901
Expiration period			10 years

Stock Option Activity (Details)

Stock Option Activity (Details) - 2011 Plan - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Number of Shares
Outstanding - beginning of period (in shares)	23,395	20,460	16,857
Granted (in shares)	3,761	6,817	4,582
Canceled / Forfeited (in shares)	(4,435)	(3,882)	(979)
Exercised (in shares)	0	0	0
Outstanding - end of period (in shares	22,721	23,395	20,460
Exercisable - December 29, 2012 (in shares)	4,416
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding - beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 0
Granted (in dollars per share)	1,000	1,000	1,000
Canceled / Forfeited (in dollars per share)	1,000	1,000	1,000
Exercised (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Outstanding - end of period (in dollars per share)	1,000	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Exercisable - December 29, 2012 (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000
Options outstanding at end of period - Intrisic value	$ 0
Options outstanding at end of period - Weighted average estimated contractual life	7 years 6 months 26 days
Options exercisable at end of period - Intrinsic value	$ 0
Options exercisable at end of period - Weighted average estimated contractual life	6 years 9 months

Fair Value Assumptions (Details

Fair Value Assumptions (Details) - Stock Options	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	1.74%	1.55%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected life	5 years 9 months 18 days	6 years 4 months 24 days
Volatility	54.10%	59.00%

Restricted Stock Unit Activity

Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - 2011 Plan - Restricted stock units - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Number of Shares
Outstanding - December 29, 2012 (in shares)	3,000	0
Granted (in shares)	0	3,000
Canceled / Forfeited (in shares)	0	0
Exercised (in shares)	0	0
Outstanding - December 28, 2013 (in shares)	3,000	3,000
Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding - December 29, 2012 (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 0
Granted (in dollars per share)	0	1,000
Canceled / Forfeited (in dollars per share)	0	0
Exercised (in dollars per share)	0	0
Outstanding - December 28, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 1,000

Allocation of Share-based Compe

Allocation of Share-based Compensation by Award Type (Details) - Selling, general and administrative expenses - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 1,931	$ 3,990	$ 842
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	901	950	532
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	1,000	500	0
Employee call option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	30	2,443	0
Equity Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 0	$ 97	$ 310

Income Taxes Narrative (Details

Income Taxes Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent		12.70%	150.20%
Federal statutory income tax rate					35.00%
Income tax (provision) benefit		$ (4,548)	$ (5,700)		$ 1,523	$ 36,024	$ (7,655)
Unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations					1,461	1,873	1,810
Unrecognized tax benefits decreases due to prior year tax positions					2,658	260	127
Undistributed foreign earnings					7,400
Deferred tax liability not recognized of undistributed foreign earnings					700
Operating loss carryforwards		42,200
AMT carryforwards					1,500
Valuation Allowance				$ 193,442	227,475	193,442
Total unrecognized tax benefit				16,392	12,970	16,392	12,794	$ 12,892
Income tax interest and penalties				9,300	9,100	9,300
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate		20,700
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Resulting in Net Operating Loss Carryforward					1,800
Unrecognized tax benefits tax positions that could reasonably change in next 12 months		2,800			1,100
Cash payments of income taxes		2,666	2,344		9,126	17,158	8,381
Deferred income taxes		0	$ 1,623		(14,153)	(44,524)	(1,123)
Intercompany equipment sale elimination					(130)	(130)	$ 1,202
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net		12,400
Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Total unrecognized tax benefit				24,000	20,300	24,000
Other noncurrent liabilities
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Total unrecognized tax benefit		20,700
Income tax interest and penalties		9,500
Other noncurrent liabilities | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Income tax interest and penalties		1,600
Fiberweb
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Income tax (provision) benefit					36,700
Netherlands
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Book value of capitalized assets sold to Columbia					20,700
Colombia
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Cash payments of income taxes	$ 500
Federal | Expires Between 2024 and 2032
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards					380,700
State
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards					657,600
Foreign
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards					426,500
Tax credit carryforward					2,000
Foreign | Mexico
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Income tax (provision) benefit				$ 4,100
Foreign | Unlimited Carryforward
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards					252,100
Foreign | Expires Between 2013 and 2021
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards					142,900
Foreign | Expires Between 2013 and 2032
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards					$ 31,500
Netherlands and Columbia
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes						$ 100
French Subsidiary [Member]
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance		$ (1,900)

Schedule of Domestic and Foreig

Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Schedule of Income by Domestic and Foreign [Line Items]
Domestic	$ (109,702)	$ (64,320)	$ (44,664)
Foreign	(11,061)	3,329	26,281
Total	$ (120,763)	$ (60,991)	$ (18,383)

Schedule of Current and Deferre

Schedule of Current and Deferred Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Current:
Federal and state			$ (1,603)	$ 3,947	$ 397
Foreign			(11,028)	(12,474)	(9,175)
Deferred:
Federal and state			(1,077)	36,689	90
Foreign			15,231	7,862	1,033
Income tax (provision) benefit	$ (4,548)	$ (5,700)	$ 1,523	$ 36,024	$ (7,655)

Income Tax Reconciliation (Deta

Income Tax Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Income Tax Reconciliation [Line Items]
Computed income tax (provision) benefit at statutory rate				$ 42,267	$ 21,347	$ 6,435
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit				(2,250)	(540)	(5)
Change in valuation allowance				(36,760)	6,263	(17,035)
Local country withholding tax				(3,527)	(5,307)	(800)
Intra-period allocation rule exception				0	5,201	0
Foreign rate difference				1,933	6,203	2,144
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation FIN 48				2,552	3,989	755
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount				(1,680)	(1,226)	953
Other				(1,012)	94	(102)
Income tax (provision) benefit	$ (4,548)	$ (5,700)		$ 1,523	$ 36,024	$ (7,655)
Mexico
Income Tax Reconciliation [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount			$ 2,900

Income Taxes Schedule of Deferr

Income Taxes Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
Provision for bad debts	$ 2,247	$ 1,169
Inventory capitalization and allowances	3,617	1,997
Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards	284,050	220,890
Tax credits	9,834	5,748
Employee compensation and benefits	9,478	10,322
Other, net	49,035	14,456
Total deferred tax assets	358,261	254,582
Valuation allowance	(227,475)	(193,442)
Net deferred tax assets	130,786	61,140
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment, net	(66,337)	(33,050)
Intangibles	(35,890)	(38,761)
Undistributed earnings	(17,504)	(12,477)
Other, net	(22,488)	(6,530)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(142,219)	(90,818)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (11,433)	$ (29,678)

Income Taxes Unrecognized Tax B

Income Taxes Unrecognized Tax Benefit Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$ 16,392	$ 12,794	$ 12,892
Gross increases for tax positions of prior years	0	0	0
Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years	(2,658)	(260)	(127)
Increases in tax positions for the current year	1,585	1,753	2,085
Lapse of statute of limitations	(1,461)	(1,873)	(1,810)
Purchase accounting adjustment	0	4,705	0
Currency translation	(888)	(727)	(246)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$ 12,970	$ 16,392	$ 12,794

Redeemable Noncontrolling In102

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	$ 89,181,000	$ 0	$ 80,792,000	$ 0
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(9,777,000)	$ 10,000	(13,020,000)	(13,309,000)	$ (6,000)	$ 0
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value	(2,784,000)		21,409,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	76,584,000		$ 89,181,000	$ 89,181,000	$ 0
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (9,813,000)

Shareholders' Equity Narrative

Shareholders' Equity Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 18, 2013	Jan. 28, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, value authorized			$ 10			$ 10
Common stock, authorized share			1,000			1,000
Authorized par value per share		$ 0.01	$ 0.01			$ 0.01
Issuance of common stock		$ 259,900,000	$ 750,000	$ 30,504,000	$ 1,087,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued		259,865	1,000	1,000		1,000
Shares purchased by related party						$ 2,100,000
Proceeds from Blackstone	$ 30,700,000
Dividend paid			$ 0	$ 0
Tax included in Pension AOCI			0	$ 2,204,000
Parent Company
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares purchased by related party			$ 2,100,000
Successor
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock					$ 1,087,000

Schedule of Accumulated Other C

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ (59,164)	$ (8,106)	$ (8,106)	$ (14,769)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(28,768)		(51,112)	6,190
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss)	90	0	54	473
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(38,139)	1,713	(60,424)	6,691	$ (17,640)
Balance at end of period	(87,842)		(59,164)	(8,106)	(14,769)
Transition costs and other	91	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax	91	1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Tax	(1)	(1)
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	(30,959)	(15,812)	(15,812)	(13,766)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(90)		(15,201)	(2,519)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss)	90		54	473
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	0		(15,147)	(2,046)
Balance at end of period	(30,959)		(30,959)	(15,812)	(13,766)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	(28,205)	$ 7,706	7,706	(1,003)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(28,678)		(35,911)	8,709
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income (loss)	0		0	0
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(28,678)		(35,911)	8,709
Balance at end of period	(56,883)		(28,205)	7,706	$ (1,003)
Maximum [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(28,678)		$ (51,058)	$ 6,663
Balance at end of period	$ (87,842)

Schedule of Special Charges, Ne

Schedule of Special Charges, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	$ 1,008			$ 9,713	$ 8,633
Other special charges
Goodwill impairment			$ 7,600	(6,851)	0
Other charges	2,105	$ 334
Total other special charges				10,394	6,212	$ 4,066
Total	6,022	8,711		59,185	33,188	19,592
Special Charges Net
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Restructuring and plant realignment costs	1,008	2,912		9,713	8,633	15,074
Internal Redesign and Restructure of Global Operations		2,912
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition - Blackstone	2,909	5,465		39,078	18,343	452
Fiberweb Acquisition Costs	1,816	3,034		14,643	18,306	0
Other special charges
Colombia flood				0	0	57
Goodwill impairment				6,851	0	0
Asset impairment				0	2,259	0
Other charges	2,105	334		3,543	3,953	4,009
Total	(6,022)	(8,711)		59,185	33,188	19,592
Special Charges Net | Maximum [Member]
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition - Blackstone				0	37
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member] | Special Charges Net
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition - Blackstone	1,093	2,431		24,435	0	0
North America [Member]
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	248			1,324	1,700
Other special charges
Goodwill impairment				0	0
Other charges	71	173
Total other special charges				881	139	0
North America [Member] | Special Charges Net
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Restructuring and plant realignment costs	248	203		1,324	1,700	4,212
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition - Blackstone	490	500		4,906	244	0
Other special charges
Total	(809)	(876)		7,111	2,083	4,212
South America [Member]
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	(15)			842	922
Other special charges
Goodwill impairment				(6,851)	0
Other charges	0	0
Total other special charges				6,851	2,213	65
South America [Member] | Special Charges Net
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Restructuring and plant realignment costs	(15)	57		842	922	1,721
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition - Blackstone	227	9		4,627	4	0
Other special charges
Total	(212)	(66)		12,320	3,139	1,786
Europe [Member]
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	783			7,472	4,238
Other special charges
Goodwill impairment				0	0
Other charges	(5)	1
Total other special charges				0	0	0
Europe [Member] | Special Charges Net
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Restructuring and plant realignment costs	783	2,628		7,472	4,238	3,180
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition - Blackstone	225	605		3,999	1,275	0
Other special charges
Total	(1,003)	(3,234)		11,471	5,513	3,180
Asia [Member]
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	0			(64)	1
Other special charges
Goodwill impairment				0	0
Other charges	1,193	100
Total other special charges				2,215	202	0
Asia [Member] | Special Charges Net
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Restructuring and plant realignment costs	0	6		(64)	1	829
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition - Blackstone	0	0		0	0	0
Other special charges
Total	(1,193)	(106)		2,151	203	829
Corporation [Member]
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Total restructuring and plant realignment costs	(8)			139	1,772
Other special charges
Other charges	846	60
Total other special charges				447	3,658	4,001
Corporation [Member] | Special Charges Net
Restructuring and plant realignment costs
Restructuring and plant realignment costs	(8)	18		139	1,772	5,132
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition - Blackstone	1,967	4,351		25,546	16,820	452
Other special charges
Total	$ (2,805)	$ (4,429)		$ 26,132	$ 22,250	$ 9,585

Restructuring Reserve Rollforwa

Restructuring Reserve Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
Beginning balance	$ 3,680	$ 8,460	$ 6,278
Additions	1,008	9,713	8,633
Acquisitions	0	0	2,010
Cash payments	2,062	(13,202)	(8,343)
Adjustments	(215)	(1,291)	(118)
Ending balance	2,411	3,680	8,460
North America [Member]
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
Beginning balance	598	1,065	920
Additions	248	1,324	1,700
Acquisitions	0	0	92
Cash payments	(458)	(2,304)	(1,647)
Adjustments	4	513	0
Ending balance	392	598	1,065
South America [Member]
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
Beginning balance	1,145	775	848
Additions	(15)	842	922
Acquisitions	0	0	0
Cash payments	(277)	(164)	(868)
Adjustments	(59)	(308)	(127)
Ending balance	794	1,145	775
Europe [Member]
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
Beginning balance	1,718	4,487	1,431
Additions	783	7,472	4,238
Acquisitions	0	0	1,789
Cash payments	1,146	(8,807)	(2,980)
Adjustments	(172)	(1,434)	9
Ending balance	1,183	1,718	4,487
Asia [Member]
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
Beginning balance	39	264	639
Additions	0	(64)	1
Acquisitions	0	0	129
Cash payments	50	(99)	(505)
Adjustments	11	(62)	0
Ending balance	0	39	264
Corporation [Member]
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
Beginning balance	180	1,869	2,440
Additions	(8)	139	1,772
Acquisitions	0	0	0
Cash payments	131	(1,828)	(2,343)
Adjustments	1	0	0
Ending balance	$ 42	$ 180	$ 1,869

Special Charges, Net Narrative

Special Charges, Net Narrative (Details) - Plan Name [Domain] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 1,008,000			$ 9,713,000	$ 8,633,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		$ 12,800,000		12,800,000
Goodwill impairment			$ 7,600,000	(6,851,000)	0
Non-cash impairment charge				6,851,000	$ 2,213,000	$ 0
Fiberweb [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	13,400,000
Argentina Subsidiary
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure		14,400,000		14,400,000
Argentina Subsidiary
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges				6,900,000
Successor
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge		2,200,000
Minimum | Integrate and Optimize the Combined Footprint after Fiberweb Acquisition
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	16,000,000	16,000,000		16,000,000
Maximum | Integrate and Optimize the Combined Footprint after Fiberweb Acquisition
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	$ 23,000,000	$ 23,000,000		$ 23,000,000

Other Operating, Net (Details)

Other Operating, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Other Operating (Income) Loss, Net and Foreign Currency (Gain) Loss, Net (Textual) [Abstract]
Foreign currency gains (losses)	$ 936	$ (1,926)	$ (5,448)	$ (2,838)	$ 151
Other operating income (expense)	487	857	3,603	326	136
Other operating income (loss)	$ 1,423	$ (1,069)	$ (1,845)	$ (2,512)	$ 287

Foreign Currency and Other, 109

Foreign Currency and Other, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 11, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt		$ (903)	$ (3,300)	$ 0			$ 0	$ (3,334)	$ 0
Foreign currency and other, net		(43,923)		4,959			(27,083)	(8,851)	(5,134)
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency and other, net		(41,905)		(5,400)			(35,558)	(6,689)	(3,433)
Other Non-Operating Expenses
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency and other, net		$ (2,018)		10,359			$ 8,475	$ (2,162)
Other Non-Operating Expenses including tax indemnification [Member] [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency and other, net									$ (1,701)
Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Financial Exchange Contracts, Settlement Terms, Expiration					1 year
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Financial Exchange Contracts, Settlement Terms, Expiration					5 years
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Providência Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on Derivative Instruments, Pretax	$ 18,900
Other Contract [Member] | Providência Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract		1 year					1 year
Other Contract [Member] | Providência Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract		5 years					5 years
Options Held [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)						$ 5,300
Fair Value Hedge | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax		$ 10,800
Fair Value Hedge | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net		1,900
Fair Value Hedge | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Providência Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency and Other Loss Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net		$ 1,925		$ (10,756)

Schedule of Future Minimum Rent

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2,014	$ 15,352
2,015	14,093
2,016	13,345
2,017	11,495
2,018	3,912
Thereafter	20,267
Total	$ 78,464

Commitments and Contingencies N

Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2011	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 11, 2014
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rent expense, net			$ 20,100,000	$ 15,400,000	$ 14,500,000
Deferred Portion of Purchase Price			42,440,000	0		$ 35,998,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount			89,181,000	$ 0		76,584,000	$ 80,792,000
Accretion Rate on Deferred Purchase Price							9.50%
Purchase commitment			92,100,000
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Deferred Portion of Purchase Price			$ 42,400,000			36,000,000	$ 47,931,000
Fiberweb
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease period		10 years	10 years
Financing obligations			$ 18,400,000			$ 18,000,000
Purchase of Raw Materials
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Purchase commitment			77,100,000
Estimated Total Project Costs to Acquire Spunlmelt Line
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Purchase commitment			$ 15,000,000
Equipment
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital lease term	7 years
Capital lease assets	$ 53,600,000
Capital lease annual payment	8,300,000
Capital leases future minimum payments due	$ 58,000,000

Segment Information Narrative (

Segment Information Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015customersegment	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)customersegment	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment	4	4
Export sales | $		$ 19.1	$ 20.1	$ 32.1
Major Customer Percentage Sales	12.00%
Customer Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of major customers	1	1

Financial Data by Segment (Deta

Financial Data by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Net sales
Net sales	$ 461,238	$ 499,419	$ 498,013	$ 439,898	$ 422,584	$ 347,263	$ 288,979	$ 291,538	$ 287,082		$ 1,859,914	$ 1,214,862	$ 1,155,163
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	35,830				9,151						18,198	7,168	37,165
Special charges, net	(6,022)				(8,711)						(59,185)	(33,188)	(19,592)
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	30,255				24,606						118,255	76,293	66,706
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending	11,010				14,115					$ 14,115	82,457	54,642	51,625
Successor
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending													51,625
Personal Care [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	235,229				194,470
Infection Prevention [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	79,856				80,439
High Performance Solutions [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	146,153				147,675
Eliminations
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	360				(37)
Operating Segments
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	41,852				17,862						77,383	40,356	56,757
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	28,601				23,580						112,557	71,497	64,041
Unallocated Corporate
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	(16,417)				(13,254)
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	558				340
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending	186				747
Unallocated Amount to Segment
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	1,654				1,026
Europe [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	112,389				143,621						530,440	316,400	294,120
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending	3,107				2,509
Europe [Member] | Operating Segments
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	9,755				6,232
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	4,000				5,887
North America [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	208,322				193,298
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	29,197				17,783
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	12,677				9,828
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending	3,447				6,051
South America [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	93,086				38,150
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	13,674				2,986
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	5,845				1,953
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending	802				2,208
Asia [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	47,441				47,515						194,676	172,597	156,746
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending	3,468				2,600
Asia [Member] | Operating Segments
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	5,283				4,152
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 5,521				$ 5,572
North America
Net sales
Net sales											828,633	572,095	542,788
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending											35,351	11,754	4,909
North America | Operating Segments
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)											87,159	51,485	49,988
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense											48,173	27,614	28,072
South America [Member]
Net sales
Net sales											306,164	153,770	161,509
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)											6,791	7,681	18,047
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense											18,652	8,458	9,204
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending											10,819	3,991	611
Europe
Net sales
Net sales											530,440	316,400	294,120
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending											15,812	6,419	8,802
Europe | Operating Segments
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)											21,484	8,571	11,102
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense											22,061	13,695	11,267
Asia
Net sales
Net sales											194,677	172,597	156,746
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending											16,511	31,122	36,626
Asia | Operating Segments
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)											17,352	17,809	18,130
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense											22,009	19,954	13,780
Unallocated Corporate
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)											(54,954)	(45,059)	(40,586)
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense											1,662	1,776	1,718
Unallocated Corporate
Capital spending											3,964	1,356	677
Eliminations
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)											(449)	(131)	76
Unallocated Amount to Segment
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense											$ 5,698	$ 4,796	$ 2,665

Division Assets (Detail)

Division Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets	$ 1,901,761	$ 2,035,173	$ 1,464,520
Unallocated Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets		113,849	66,914
Operating Segments | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets		819,133	644,913
Operating Segments | South America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets		536,140	135,373
Operating Segments | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets		304,879	351,591
Operating Segments | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets		261,172	$ 265,729
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets	81,945	113,849
Europe [Member] | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets	266,879	304,879
North America [Member] | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets	825,545	819,133
South America [Member] | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets	463,527	536,140
Asia [Member] | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Division assets	$ 263,865	$ 261,172

Segment Information Net Sales a

Segment Information Net Sales and Long-lived Assets by Geographical Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 461,238	$ 499,419	$ 498,013	$ 439,898	$ 422,584	$ 347,263	$ 288,979	$ 291,538	$ 287,082	$ 1,859,914	$ 1,214,862	$ 1,155,163
Property, plant and equipment, net	807,244	870,230				652,780				870,230	652,780
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales										619,162	380,836	357,193
Property, plant and equipment, net		286,204				209,861				286,204	209,861
MEXICO
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales										138,041	130,451	128,284
Property, plant and equipment, net		51,295				56,229				51,295	56,229
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales										71,430	60,808	57,312
Property, plant and equipment, net		4,088				5,026				4,088	5,026
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	112,389				143,621					530,440	316,400	294,120
Property, plant and equipment, net		136,993				155,383				136,993	155,383
Asia
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 47,441				$ 47,515					194,676	172,597	156,746
Property, plant and equipment, net		146,240				158,006				146,240	158,006
South America
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales										306,165	153,770	$ 161,508
Property, plant and equipment, net		$ 245,410				$ 68,275				$ 245,410	$ 68,275

Selected Quarterly Financial116

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Details) - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 461,238	$ 499,419	$ 498,013	$ 439,898	$ 422,584	$ 347,263	$ 288,979	$ 291,538	$ 287,082	$ 1,859,914	$ 1,214,862	$ 1,155,163
Gross profit	105,418	91,965	80,492	86,586	74,465	51,600	48,200	50,390	45,866	333,508	196,056	197,246
Net income (loss)	(40,274)	(30,652)	(57,151)	(21,941)	(9,496)	(2,567)	(8,267)	(7,906)	(6,227)	(119,240)	(24,967)	(26,038)
Net income (loss)	$ (39,958)	$ (30,925)	$ (55,228)	$ (19,664)	$ (9,480)	$ (2,533)	$ (8,267)	$ (7,906)	$ (6,227)	$ (115,297)	$ (24,933)	$ (26,038)

Certain Relationships and Re117

Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)Person	Jun. 30, 2015Person	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)Person	Dec. 28, 2013USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of related party members in board of directors | Person	1		1
Number of outside members in board of directors | Person	5		5
Number of CEOs in board of directors | Person		1	1
Non refundable advisory fees receivable each year if it is more than specified percentage of EBITDA	$ 3		$ 3
Percentage of non refundable advisory fees receivable each year if it is more than specified amount	2.00%		2.00%
Percentage of Fee for Transaction Value	1.00%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advisory fee	$ 3		$ 5.2
Special Charges Net
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advisory and management services fees				$ 3.2
Scenario, Adjustment [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advisory fee			5.2
Fiberweb
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Non refundable advisory fees receivable each year if it is more than specified percentage of EBITDA				3
Advisory fee			2.5
Minimum [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advisory fee			3
Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advisory fee			$ 5.3
Fiberweb
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advisory fee				$ 2.5

Financial Guarantees and Con118

Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Narrative (Details)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Subsidiary guarantors are owned by PGI	100.00%	100.00%

Financial Guarantees and Con119

Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 11, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 160,601,000	$ 178,491,000		$ 59,640,000	$ 86,064,000	$ 97,879,000	$ 72,742,000
Accounts receivable, net	251,881,000	247,727,000			194,827,000
Inventories, net	157,016,000	173,701,000			156,074,000
Deferred income taxes	15,958,000	16,776,000			2,318,000
Other current assets	79,375,000	89,121,000			59,096,000
Total current assets	664,831,000	705,816,000			498,379,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	807,244,000	870,230,000			652,780,000
Goodwill	201,347,000	220,554,000			115,328,000	80,608,000
Intangible assets, net	171,976,000	178,911,000			169,399,000
Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries	0	0			0
Deferred income taxes	20,073,000	18,231,000			2,582,000
Other noncurrent assets	36,290,000	41,431,000			26,052,000
Total assets	1,901,761,000	2,035,173,000			1,464,520,000
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	25,742,000	17,665,000			2,472,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	281,908,000	321,313,000			307,731,000
Income taxes payable	7,719,000	9,636,000			3,613,000
Deferred income taxes	10,899,000	10,217,000			1,342,000
Current portion of long-term debt	38,569,000	31,892,000			13,797,000
Total current liabilities	364,837,000	390,723,000			328,955,000
Long-term debt	1,411,196,000	1,433,283,000			880,399,000
Deferred income taxes	37,568,000	36,223,000			33,236,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	64,733,000	67,124,000			62,191,000
Total liabilities	1,914,332,000	1,969,793,000			1,304,781,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	76,584,000	89,181,000	$ 80,792,000		0
Common stock	0	0			0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	(89,745,000)	(24,355,000)			158,896,000
Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity		(24,355,000)			158,896,000
Noncontrolling interest	590,000	554,000			843,000
Total equity (deficit)	(89,155,000)	(23,801,000)			159,739,000	139,202,000	$ 187,297,000
Total liabilities and equity	1,901,761,000	2,035,173,000			1,464,520,000
AVINTIV (Issuer)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	3,026,000	34,720,000		764,000	2,068,000	486,000
Accounts receivable, net	0	0			0
Inventories, net	0	0			0
Deferred income taxes	0	0			385,000
Other current assets	10,595,000	10,465,000			1,887,000
Total current assets	13,621,000	45,185,000			4,340,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,229,000	5,445,000			2,756,000
Goodwill	0	0			0
Intangible assets, net	32,688,000	34,529,000			31,525,000
Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries	1,389,585,000	1,437,946,000			1,013,856,000
Deferred income taxes	2,315,000	1,578,000			0
Other noncurrent assets	281,000	285,000			298,000
Total assets	1,443,719,000	1,524,968,000			1,052,775,000
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	1,139,000	405,000			410,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	36,928,000	39,529,000			36,510,000
Income taxes payable	169,000	223,000			369,000
Deferred income taxes	2,896,000	2,322,000			0
Current portion of long-term debt	7,145,000	7,143,000			3,039,000
Total current liabilities	48,277,000	49,622,000			40,328,000
Long-term debt	1,408,345,000	1,410,059,000			850,767,000
Deferred income taxes	0	0			974,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	258,000	461,000			1,810,000
Total liabilities	1,456,880,000	1,460,142,000			893,879,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	76,584,000	89,181,000
Common stock	0	0			0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	(89,745,000)	(24,355,000)
Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity		(24,355,000)			158,896,000
Noncontrolling interest	0	0			0
Total equity (deficit)	(89,745,000)	(24,355,000)			158,896,000
Total liabilities and equity	1,443,719,000	1,524,968,000			1,052,775,000
Guarantors
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	91,898,000	76,744,000		10,342,000	13,103,000	28,285,000
Accounts receivable, net	48,403,000	39,504,000			46,828,000
Inventories, net	56,117,000	54,044,000			46,428,000
Deferred income taxes	3,081,000	3,279,000			2,438,000
Other current assets	16,748,000	19,250,000			12,696,000
Total current assets	216,247,000	192,821,000			121,493,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	199,584,000	204,800,000			207,256,000
Goodwill	55,999,000	55,999,000			54,683,000
Intangible assets, net	116,595,000	118,283,000			125,146,000
Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries	429,901,000	494,906,000			615,314,000
Deferred income taxes	0	0			0
Other noncurrent assets	7,273,000	7,111,000			8,869,000
Total assets	1,025,599,000	1,073,920,000			1,132,761,000
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	0	0			0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	55,903,000	64,552,000			61,950,000
Income taxes payable	756,000	2,986,000			0
Deferred income taxes	0	0			0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0			0
Total current liabilities	56,659,000	67,538,000			61,950,000
Long-term debt	0	0			0
Deferred income taxes	14,699,000	14,897,000			12,543,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	36,257,000	36,839,000			31,718,000
Total liabilities	107,615,000	119,274,000			106,211,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	0	0
Common stock	0	0			0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	917,984,000	954,646,000
Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity		954,646,000			1,026,550,000
Noncontrolling interest	0	0			0
Total equity (deficit)	917,984,000	954,646,000			1,026,550,000
Total liabilities and equity	1,025,599,000	1,073,920,000			1,132,761,000
Non-Guarantors
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	65,677,000	67,027,000		48,534,000	70,893,000	69,108,000
Accounts receivable, net	203,478,000	208,223,000			147,999,000
Inventories, net	101,659,000	120,775,000			109,646,000
Deferred income taxes	15,904,000	16,523,000			2,318,000
Other current assets	52,032,000	59,406,000			44,513,000
Total current assets	438,750,000	471,954,000			375,369,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	602,431,000	659,985,000			442,768,000
Goodwill	145,348,000	164,555,000			60,645,000
Intangible assets, net	22,693,000	26,099,000			12,728,000
Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries	(774,303,000)	(811,794,000)			(363,414,000)
Deferred income taxes	19,337,000	18,232,000			2,582,000
Other noncurrent assets	28,736,000	34,035,000			16,885,000
Total assets	482,992,000	563,066,000			547,563,000
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	24,603,000	17,260,000			2,062,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	189,077,000	217,232,000			209,271,000
Income taxes payable	6,794,000	6,427,000			3,244,000
Deferred income taxes	10,162,000	10,216,000			194,000
Current portion of long-term debt	31,424,000	24,749,000			10,758,000
Total current liabilities	262,060,000	275,884,000			225,529,000
Long-term debt	2,851,000	23,224,000			29,632,000
Deferred income taxes	25,316,000	23,760,000			23,689,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	64,216,000	72,264,000			28,663,000
Total liabilities	354,443,000	395,132,000			307,513,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	0	0
Common stock	16,966,000	16,966,000			16,966,000
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	110,993,000	150,414,000
Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity		150,414,000			222,241,000
Noncontrolling interest	590,000	554,000			843,000
Total equity (deficit)	128,549,000	167,934,000			240,050,000
Total liabilities and equity	482,992,000	563,066,000			547,563,000
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0		$ 0	0	$ 0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0			0
Inventories, net	(760,000)	(1,118,000)			0
Deferred income taxes	(3,027,000)	(3,026,000)			(2,823,000)
Other current assets	0	0			0
Total current assets	(3,787,000)	(4,144,000)			(2,823,000)
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0			0
Goodwill	0	0			0
Intangible assets, net	0	0			0
Net investment in and advances to (from) subsidiaries	(1,045,183,000)	(1,121,058,000)			(1,265,756,000)
Deferred income taxes	(1,579,000)	(1,579,000)			0
Other noncurrent assets	0	0			0
Total assets	(1,050,549,000)	(1,126,781,000)			(1,268,579,000)
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	0	0			0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0			0
Income taxes payable	0	0			0
Deferred income taxes	(2,159,000)	(2,321,000)			1,148,000
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0			0
Total current liabilities	(2,159,000)	(2,321,000)			1,148,000
Long-term debt	0	0			0
Deferred income taxes	(2,447,000)	(2,434,000)			(3,970,000)
Other noncurrent liabilities	0	0			0
Total liabilities	(4,606,000)	(4,755,000)			(2,822,000)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	0	0
Common stock	(16,966,000)	(16,966,000)			(16,966,000)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	(1,028,977,000)	(1,105,060,000)
Other shareholders’ (deficit) equity		(1,105,060,000)			(1,248,791,000)
Noncontrolling interest	0	0			0
Total equity (deficit)	(1,045,943,000)	(1,122,026,000)			(1,265,757,000)
Total liabilities and equity	(1,050,549,000)	(1,126,781,000)			$ (1,268,579,000)
Maximum [Member]
Current liabilities:
Other noncurrent liabilities	100,731,000	109,564,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	$ 76,584,000	$ 89,181,000

Financial Guarantees and Con120

Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Details) - Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Net sales	$ 461,238	$ 499,419	$ 498,013	$ 439,898	$ 422,584	$ 347,263	$ 288,979	$ 291,538	$ 287,082	$ 1,859,914	$ 1,214,862	$ 1,155,163
Cost of goods sold	(355,820)				(348,119)					(1,526,406)	(1,018,806)	(957,917)
Gross profit	105,418	91,965	80,492	86,586	74,465	51,600	48,200	50,390	45,866	333,508	196,056	197,246
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(64,989)				(55,534)					(254,280)	(153,188)	(140,776)
Special charges, net	(6,022)				(8,711)					(59,185)	(33,188)	(19,592)
Other operating, net	1,423				(1,069)					(1,845)	(2,512)	287
Operating income (loss)	35,830				9,151					18,198	7,168	37,165
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(27,633)				(17,906)					(96,153)	(55,974)	(50,414)
Debt Modification and Extinguishment Expense										(15,725)	(3,334)	0
Intercompany royalty and technical service fees	0				0					0	0	0
Foreign currency and other, net	(43,923)				4,959					(27,083)	(8,851)	(5,134)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0				0					0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	(35,726)				(3,796)					(120,763)	(60,991)	(18,383)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(4,548)				(5,700)					1,523	36,024	(7,655)
Net income (loss)	(40,274)	(30,652)	(57,151)	(21,941)	(9,496)	(2,567)	(8,267)	(7,906)	(6,227)	(119,240)	(24,967)	(26,038)
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	(316)				(16)					(3,943)	(34)	0
Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.	(39,958)	$ (30,925)	$ (55,228)	$ (19,664)	(9,480)	$ (2,533)	$ (8,267)	$ (7,906)	$ (6,227)	(115,297)	(24,933)	(26,038)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(68,636)				(7,793)					(166,355)	(18,270)	(43,678)
AVINTIV (Issuer)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Net sales	0				0					0	0	0
Cost of goods sold	0				(37)					(583)	(103)	131
Gross profit	0				(37)					(583)	(103)	131
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(15,991)				(10,930)					(51,197)	(44,835)	(40,053)
Special charges, net	(2,682)				(3,965)					(24,177)	(22,080)	(8,515)
Other operating, net	264				12					298	34	5
Operating income (loss)	(18,409)				(14,920)					(75,659)	(66,984)	(48,432)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(16,251)				(19,931)					(74,389)	(51,558)	(52,090)
Debt Modification and Extinguishment Expense										(13,350)	(3,334)
Intercompany royalty and technical service fees	2,105				2,695					13,904	20,405	17,097
Foreign currency and other, net	(2,888)				10,800					12,460	375	18,938
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(7,971)				8,285					9,646	64,273	32,077
Income (loss) before income taxes	(43,414)				(13,071)					(127,388)	(36,823)	(32,410)
Income tax (provision) benefit	3,456				3,591					12,091	11,890	6,372
Net income (loss)	(39,958)				(9,480)					(115,297)	(24,933)	(26,038)
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	0				0					0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.	(39,958)				(9,480)					(115,297)	(24,933)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(68,636)				(7,793)					(166,355)	(18,270)	(43,678)
Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Net sales	141,800				148,896					594,464	392,212	367,548
Cost of goods sold	(108,769)				(122,587)					(478,465)	(334,278)	(319,537)
Gross profit	33,031				26,309					115,999	57,934	48,011
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(13,206)				(13,551)					(55,105)	(28,744)	(24,190)
Special charges, net	(738)				(532)					(3,277)	(1,381)	(2,305)
Other operating, net	(564)				(212)					473	(442)	264
Operating income (loss)	18,523				12,014					58,090	27,367	21,780
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(1,898)				7,083					11,678	14,655	21,192
Debt Modification and Extinguishment Expense										0	0
Intercompany royalty and technical service fees	1,559				1,653					(10,918)	(4,445)	(4,132)
Foreign currency and other, net	879				553					894	(246)	(18,901)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(23,585)				(8,162)					(34,131)	(1,179)	19,260
Income (loss) before income taxes	(4,522)				13,141					25,613	36,152	39,199
Income tax (provision) benefit	(3,812)				(4,914)					(16,064)	28,758	(5,886)
Net income (loss)	(8,334)				8,227					9,549	64,910	33,313
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	0				0					0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.	(8,334)				8,227					9,549	64,910
Comprehensive income (loss)	(37,363)				9,725					(41,779)	75,369	17,536
Non-Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Net sales	327,774				286,667					1,303,006	844,997	808,134
Cost of goods sold	(255,387)				(238,474)					(1,084,914)	(706,772)	(659,030)
Gross profit	72,387				48,193					218,092	138,225	149,104
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(35,792)				(31,053)					(147,978)	(79,609)	(76,533)
Special charges, net	(2,602)				(4,214)					(31,731)	(9,727)	(8,772)
Other operating, net	1,723				(869)					(2,616)	(2,104)	18
Operating income (loss)	35,716				12,057					35,767	46,785	63,817
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(9,484)				(5,058)					(33,442)	(19,071)	(19,516)
Debt Modification and Extinguishment Expense										(2,375)	0
Intercompany royalty and technical service fees	(3,664)				(4,348)					(2,986)	(15,960)	(12,965)
Foreign currency and other, net	(41,914)				(6,394)					(40,437)	(8,980)	(5,171)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0				0					0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	(19,346)				(3,743)					(43,473)	2,774	26,165
Income tax (provision) benefit	(4,192)				(4,377)					5,496	(4,624)	(8,141)
Net income (loss)	(23,538)				(8,120)					(37,977)	(1,850)	18,024
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	(316)				(16)					(3,943)	(34)
Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.	(23,222)				(8,104)					(34,034)	(1,816)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(39,423)				(6,060)					(56,270)	(1,496)	481
Eliminations
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Net sales	(8,336)				(12,979)					(37,556)	(22,347)	(20,519)
Cost of goods sold	8,336				12,979					37,556	22,347	20,519
Gross profit	0				0					0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0				0					0	0	0
Special charges, net	0				0					0	0	0
Other operating, net	0				0					0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	0				0					0	0	0
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	0				0					0	0	0
Debt Modification and Extinguishment Expense										0	0
Intercompany royalty and technical service fees	0				0					0	0	0
Foreign currency and other, net	0				0					0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	31,556				(123)					24,485	(63,094)	(51,337)
Income (loss) before income taxes	31,556				(123)					24,485	(63,094)	(51,337)
Income tax (provision) benefit	0				0					0	0	0
Net income (loss)	31,556				(123)					24,485	(63,094)	(51,337)
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest	0				0					0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.	31,556				(123)					24,485	(63,094)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 76,786				$ (3,665)					$ 98,049	$ (73,873)	$ (18,017)

Financial Guarantees and Con121

Financial Guarantees and Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest		$ (316)	$ (16)		$ (3,943)	$ (34)	$ 0
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(529)	(14,589)	$ (14,589)	49,148	16,850	75,471
Investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired					(356,281)	(278,970)	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(11,010)	(14,115)	(14,115)	(82,457)	(54,642)	(51,625)
Proceeds from sale of assets		532	0		2,306	435	1,660
Acquisition of intangibles and other		(113)	(57)	(57)	(250)	(4,582)	(268)
Intercompany investing activities, net		0		0	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(10,591)	(14,172)	(14,172)	(436,682)	(337,759)	(50,233)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock	$ 259,900				750	30,504	1,087
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		15		3,152	628,135	629,999
Proceeds from short-term borrowings		18,974	7,606	7,606	32,091	4,087	5,725
Repayment of long-term borrowings		(11,785)	(5,960)	(5,960)	(131,453)	(337,679)	(7,678)
Repayment of short-term borrowings		(8,948)	(1,949)	(1,949)	(16,809)	(2,619)	(9,933)
Loan acquisition costs					(21,283)	(16,102)	(220)
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs					(4,055)	0	0
Intercompany financing activities, net		0		0	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(1,744)	2,849	2,849	487,376	308,190	(42)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(5,026)	(512)	(512)	(7,415)	904	(59)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(17,890)	(26,424)	(26,424)	92,427	(11,815)	25,137
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		178,491	86,064	86,064	86,064	97,879	72,742
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		160,601	59,640		178,491	86,064	97,879
Successor
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities							75,471
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment							(51,625)
Proceeds from sale of assets							1,660
Acquisition of intangibles and other							(268)
Intercompany investing activities, net							0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities							(50,233)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock							1,087
Proceeds from long-term borrowings							10,977
Proceeds from short-term borrowings							5,725
Repayment of long-term borrowings							(7,678)
Repayment of short-term borrowings							(9,933)
Loan acquisition costs							(220)
Intercompany financing activities, net							0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities							(42)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash							(59)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents							25,137
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						97,879
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period							97,879
Predecessor
Financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period							72,742
AVINTIV (Issuer)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest		0	0		0	0
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(33,186)		(35,352)	(249,860)	(97,500)
Investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired					0	(278,970)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(186)		(746)	(3,964)	(1,356)
Proceeds from sale of assets		0			0	0
Acquisition of intangibles and other		(113)		(57)	(250)	(356)
Intercompany investing activities, net		2,845		11,035	(333,910)	(12,783)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2,546		10,232	(338,124)	(293,465)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock					750	30,504
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		0		3,000	628,000	612,602
Proceeds from short-term borrowings		869		1,024	1,691	2,216
Repayment of long-term borrowings		(1,788)		(3,898)	(65,085)	(318,154)
Repayment of short-term borrowings		(135)		(478)	(1,696)	(2,619)
Loan acquisition costs					(21,283)	(16,102)
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs					(1,680)
Intercompany financing activities, net		0		24,168	79,939	84,100
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(1,054)		23,816	620,636	392,547
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash				0	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(31,694)		(1,304)	32,652	1,582
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		34,720	2,068	2,068	2,068	486
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		3,026	764		34,720	2,068	486
AVINTIV (Issuer) | Successor
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities							(81,186)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment							(26,043)
Proceeds from sale of assets							0
Acquisition of intangibles and other							(268)
Intercompany investing activities, net							57,118
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities							30,807
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock							1,087
Proceeds from long-term borrowings							0
Proceeds from short-term borrowings							2,725
Repayment of long-term borrowings							(107)
Repayment of short-term borrowings							(1,933)
Loan acquisition costs							(220)
Intercompany financing activities, net							46,178
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities							47,730
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash							0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents							(2,649)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						486
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period							486
AVINTIV (Issuer) | Predecessor
Financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period							3,135
Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest		0	0		0	0
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		5,433		30,624	165,527	64,440
Investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired					0	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(3,237)		(5,795)	(32,731)	(9,841)
Proceeds from sale of assets		0			0	0
Acquisition of intangibles and other		0		0	0	0
Intercompany investing activities, net		15,803		(16,505)	(443,791)	(81,373)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		12,566		(22,300)	(476,522)	(91,214)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock					0	0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings				0	0	0
Proceeds from short-term borrowings				0	0	0
Repayment of long-term borrowings				0	0	0
Repayment of short-term borrowings				0	0	0
Loan acquisition costs					0	0
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs					0
Intercompany financing activities, net		(2,845)		(11,085)	374,636	11,592
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(2,845)		(11,085)	374,636	11,592
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash				0	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		15,154		(2,761)	63,641	(15,182)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		76,744	13,103	13,103	13,103	28,285
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		91,898	10,342		76,744	13,103	28,285
Guarantors | Successor
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities							77,313
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment							(4,021)
Proceeds from sale of assets							1,646
Acquisition of intangibles and other							0
Intercompany investing activities, net							(37,797)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities							(40,172)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock							0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings							0
Proceeds from short-term borrowings							0
Repayment of long-term borrowings							0
Repayment of short-term borrowings							0
Loan acquisition costs							0
Intercompany financing activities, net							(23,430)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities							(23,430)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash							0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents							13,711
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						28,285
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period							28,285
Guarantors | Predecessor
Financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period							14,574
Non-Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest		(316)	(16)		(3,943)	(34)
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		27,224		(9,861)	133,481	49,910
Investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired					(356,281)	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(7,587)		(7,574)	(45,762)	(43,445)
Proceeds from sale of assets		532			2,306	435
Acquisition of intangibles and other		0		0	0	(4,226)
Intercompany investing activities, net		0		50	791	(15,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(7,055)		(7,524)	(398,946)	(62,236)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock					0	0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		15		152	135	17,397
Proceeds from short-term borrowings		18,105		6,582	30,400	1,871
Repayment of long-term borrowings		(9,997)		(2,062)	(66,368)	(19,525)
Repayment of short-term borrowings		(8,813)		(1,471)	(15,113)	0
Loan acquisition costs					0	0
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs					(2,375)
Intercompany financing activities, net		(15,803)		(7,663)	322,335	13,464
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(16,493)		(4,462)	269,014	13,207
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(5,026)		(512)	(7,415)	904
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(1,350)		(22,359)	(3,866)	1,785
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		67,027	70,893	70,893	70,893	69,108
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		65,677	48,534		67,027	70,893	69,108
Non-Guarantors | Successor
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities							79,344
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment							(21,561)
Proceeds from sale of assets							14
Acquisition of intangibles and other							0
Intercompany investing activities, net							(25,218)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities							(46,765)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock							0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings							10,977
Proceeds from short-term borrowings							3,000
Repayment of long-term borrowings							(7,571)
Repayment of short-term borrowings							(8,000)
Loan acquisition costs							0
Intercompany financing activities, net							(16,851)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities							(18,445)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash							(59)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents							14,075
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						69,108
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period							69,108
Non-Guarantors | Predecessor
Financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period							55,033
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest		0	0		0	0
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		0		0	0	0
Investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired					0	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		0		0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets		0			0	0
Acquisition of intangibles and other		0		0	0	0
Intercompany investing activities, net		(18,648)		5,420	776,910	109,156
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(18,648)		5,420	776,910	109,156
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock					0	0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings				0	0	0
Proceeds from short-term borrowings				0	0	0
Repayment of long-term borrowings				0	0	0
Repayment of short-term borrowings				0	0	0
Loan acquisition costs					0	0
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs					0
Intercompany financing activities, net		18,648		(5,420)	(776,910)	(109,156)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		18,648		(5,420)	(776,910)	(109,156)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash				0	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents				0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		0	0	$ 0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$ 0	$ 0		$ 0	0	0
Eliminations | Successor
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities							0
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment							0
Proceeds from sale of assets							0
Acquisition of intangibles and other							0
Intercompany investing activities, net							5,897
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities							5,897
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock							0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings							0
Proceeds from short-term borrowings							0
Repayment of long-term borrowings							0
Repayment of short-term borrowings							0
Loan acquisition costs							0
Intercompany financing activities, net							(5,897)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities							(5,897)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash							0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents							0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						$ 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period							0
Eliminations | Predecessor
Financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period							$ 0

Subsequent Event (Details)

Subsequent Event (Details) - Restructuring Plan [Domain] - Range [Domain] $ in Millions	Apr. 17, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 23, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 11, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		103.00%
Senior Notes
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Interest on loan				6.875%
Senior Notes | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	$ 283
Debt Covenant, Net Leverage Ratio, Maximum	4.50
7.75% Senior secured notes | Senior Notes
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Interest on loan			7.75%
7.75% Senior secured notes | Senior Notes | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 200
Interest on loan	7.75%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.875%