Columbia Sportswear (COLM) 10-K 27 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 14, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001050797	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$820,563,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	34,609,322	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$437,489	$290,781
Short-term investments	91,755	44,661
Accounts receivable, net (Note 5)	306,878	334,324
Inventories, net (Note 6)	329,228	363,325
Deferred income taxes (Note 11)	52,041	50,929
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	33,081	38,583
Total current assets	1,250,472	1,122,603
Property, plant, and equipment, net (Note 7)	279,373	260,524
Intangible assets, net (Note 8)	36,288	37,618
Goodwill (Note 8)	14,438	14,438
Other non-current assets	25,017	23,659
Total assets	1,605,588	1,458,842
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	'	'
Notes payable (Note 9)	0	156
Accounts payable	173,557	142,240
Accrued liabilities (Note 10)	120,397	105,190
Income taxes payable (Note 11)	7,251	4,406
Deferred income taxes (Note 11)	49	67
Total current liabilties	301,254	252,059
Other long-term liabilities (Notes 12, 13)	29,527	27,171
Income taxes payable (Note 11)	13,984	11,638
Deferred income taxes (Note 11)	7,959	1,807
Total liabilities	352,724	292,675
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)	'	'
Columbia Sportswear Company Shareholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock; 10,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock (no par value); 125,000 shares authorized; 34,595 and 34,075 issued and outstanding (Note 15)	52,325	24,814
Retained earnings	1,157,733	1,094,690
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 18)	35,360	46,663
Total Columbia Sportswear Company shareholders' equity	1,245,418	1,166,167
Non-controlling interest (Note 4)	7,446	0
Total equity	1,252,864	1,166,167
Total liabilities and equity	$1,605,588	$1,458,842

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Co

Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000	10,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, no par value	$0	$0
Common stock, shares authorized	125,000	125,000
Common stock, shares issued	34,595	34,075
Common stock, shares outstanding	34,595	34,075

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales	$1,684,996	$1,669,563	$1,693,985
Cost of sales	941,341	953,169	958,677
Gross profit	743,655	716,394	735,308
Selling, general and administrative expenses	625,656	596,635	614,658
Net licensing income	13,795	13,769	15,756
Income from operations	131,794	133,528	136,406
Interest income, net	503	379	1,274
Other non-operating income (expense)	-871	0	0
Income before income tax	131,426	133,907	137,680
Income tax expense (Note 11)	-37,823	-34,048	-34,201
Net income	93,603	99,859	103,479
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest	-738	0	0
Net income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company	$94,341	$99,859	$103,479
Earnings per share (Note 17):	'	'	'
Basic	$2.74	$2.95	$3.06
Diluted	$2.72	$2.93	$3.03
Weighted average shares outstanding (Note 17):	'	'	'
Basic	34,378	33,840	33,808
Diluted	34,717	34,132	34,204

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$93,603	$99,859	$103,479
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities (net of tax (expense) benefit of ($2), $4 and $23, respectively)	3	-7	-38
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions (net of tax (expense) benefit of $9, ($171) and ($1,858), respectively)	-1,261	-4,745	8,921
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax expense of $191, $59 and $315, respectively)	-9,861	4,518	-8,701
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-11,119	-234	182
Comprehensive income	82,484	99,625	103,661
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	-554	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company	$83,038	$99,625	$103,661

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, tax (expense) benefit	($2)	$4	$23
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions, tax (expense) benefit	9	-171	-1,858
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax (expense) benefit	($191)	($59)	($315)

Consolidated_Statement_of_Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$93,603	$99,859	$103,479
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	40,871	40,892	43,560
Loss on disposal or impairment of property, plant, and equipment	9,344	1,582	6,485
Deferred income taxes	8,818	7,140	-3,582
Stock-based compensation	8,878	7,833	7,870
Excess tax benefit from employee stock plans	-1,532	-1,016	-1,828
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	27,442	18,166	-54,334
Inventories	34,089	2,951	-55,223
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,166	-2,025	-10,186
Other assets	-4,215	-1,259	-4,520
Accounts payable	31,711	-12,330	19,081
Accrued liabilities	12,210	-5,199	17,630
Income taxes payable	5,534	-11,052	-7,010
Other liabilities	2,356	3,126	2,374
Net cash provided by operating activities	274,275	148,668	63,796
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of short-term investments	-125,390	-83,969	-46,349
Sales of short-term investments	78,636	42,319	112,070
Capital expenditures	-69,443	-50,491	-78,404
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	111	7,099	168
Net cash used in investing activities	-116,086	-85,042	-12,515
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from credit facilities	69,136	100,654	119,384
Repayments on credit facilities	-69,292	-100,498	-119,384
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans	19,537	14,600	10,991
Tax payments related to restricted stock unit issuances	-2,291	-1,486	-2,974
Excess tax benefit from employee stock plans	1,532	1,016	1,828
Repurchase of common stock	0	-206	-20,000
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest	8,000	0	0
Cash dividends paid	-31,298	-29,780	-29,075
Net cash used in financing activities	-4,676	-15,700	-39,230
Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-6,805	1,821	-5,274
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	146,708	49,747	6,777
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	290,781	241,034	234,257
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	437,489	290,781	241,034
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'	'
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	22,771	43,696	42,405
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	$5,195	$5,313	$952

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$1,001,974	$5,052	$950,207	$46,715	$0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	33,683	'	'	'
Net income	103,479	0	103,479	'	0
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net	-38	0	0	-38	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions, net	8,921	0	0	8,921	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	-8,701	0	0	-8,701	0
Cash dividends	-29,075	0	-29,075	'	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net	8,017	8,017	'	'	0
Tax adjustment from stock plans	2,098	2,098	'	'	0
Stock-based compensation expense	7,870	7,870	'	'	0
Repurchase of common stock	-20,000	-20,000	0	'	0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	'	353	'	'	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	'	-398	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	1,074,545	3,037	1,024,611	46,897	0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	33,638	'	'	'
Net income	99,859	0	99,859	'	0
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net	-7	0	0	-7	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions, net	-4,745	0	0	-4,745	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	4,518	0	0	4,518	0
Cash dividends	-29,780	0	-29,780	'	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net	13,114	13,114	'	'	0
Tax adjustment from stock plans	1,036	1,036	'	'	0
Stock-based compensation expense	7,833	7,833	'	'	0
Repurchase of common stock	-206	-206	'	'	0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	'	441	'	'	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	'	-4	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,166,167	24,814	1,094,690	46,663	0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	34,075	34,075	'	'	'
Net income	93,603	0	94,341	'	-738
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net	3	0	0	3	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions, net	-1,261	0	0	-1,261	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	-9,861	0	0	-10,045	184
Cash dividends	-31,298	0	-31,298	'	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net	17,246	17,246	'	'	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance	8,000	'	'	'	8,000
Tax adjustment from stock plans	1,387	1,387	'	'	0
Stock-based compensation expense	8,878	8,878	'	'	0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	'	520	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$1,252,864	$52,325	$1,157,733	$35,360	$7,446
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	34,595	34,595	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash dividends per share	$0.91	$0.88	$0.86

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Orga

Basis of Presentation and Organization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Organization	'
	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION
	Nature of the business:
	Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment.
	Principles of consolidation:
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Columbia Sportswear Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest (the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Estimates and assumptions:
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Some of these more significant estimates relate to revenue recognition, including sales returns and claims from customers, allowance for doubtful accounts, excess, slow-moving and close-out inventories, product warranty, long-lived and intangible assets, income taxes and stock-based compensation.
	Changes affecting comparability:
	In 2013, amounts relating to foreign currency gains and losses are now reported as other non-operating expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Prior year amounts are immaterial and are presented in selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Cash and cash equivalents are stated at fair value or at cost, which approximates fair value, and include investments with original maturities of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash, money market funds, time deposits, certificates of deposit, repurchase agreements and municipal bonds with original maturities ranging from overnight to less than 90 days.
	Investments:
	At December 31, 2013, short-term investments consisted of certificates of deposit and municipal bonds with original maturities greater than 90 days, variable-rate demand notes that have features which enable the Company to sell back the bonds at par value within 7 days and shares in a short-term bond fund. At December 31, 2012, short-term investments consisted of certificates of deposit and municipal bonds with original maturities greater than 90 days and variable-rate demand notes that have features which enable the Company to sell back the bonds at par value within 7 days.  These investments are considered available for use in current operations.  The majority of short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale securities and are recorded at fair value with any unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in other comprehensive income.  The remainder of short-term investments consists of investments held as part of the Company's deferred compensation plan. These investments are classified as trading securities and are recorded at fair value with any unrealized gain and losses reported in net income. Realized gains or losses are determined based on the specific identification method.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, long-term investments included in other non-current assets consisted of mutual fund shares held to offset liabilities to participants in the Company’s deferred compensation plan. The investments are classified as long-term because the related deferred compensation liabilities are not expected to be paid within the next year. These investments are classified as trading securities and are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in operating expenses, which are offset against gains and losses resulting from changes in corresponding deferred compensation liabilities to participants.
	Accounts receivable:
	Accounts receivable have been reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company makes ongoing estimates of the collectability of accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of the Company’s customers to make required payments.
	Inventories:
	Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company periodically reviews its inventories for excess, close-out or slow moving items and makes provisions as necessary to properly reflect inventory value.
	Property, plant, and equipment:
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The principal estimated useful lives are: land improvements, 15 years; buildings and building improvements, 15-30 years; furniture and fixtures, 3-10 years; and machinery and equipment, 3-10 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvement, which is most commonly 7 years, or the remaining term of the underlying lease.
	Improvements to property, plant and equipment that substantially extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Internal and external costs directly related to the development of internal-use software during the application development stage, including costs incurred for third party contractors and employee compensation, are capitalized and depreciated over a 3-10 year estimated useful life.
	Impairment of long-lived assets:
	Long-lived assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are measured for impairment only when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may be impaired. In these cases, the Company estimates the future undiscounted cash flows to be derived from the asset or asset group to determine whether a potential impairment exists. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, the Company recognizes an impairment loss, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. Impairment charges for long-lived assets are included in SG&A expense and were $8,995,000, $1,653,000 and $6,211,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The charge during the year ended December 31, 2013 was recorded in the EMEA region for its European distribution center. Charges during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were recorded in the United States and EMEA regions for retail stores.
	Intangible assets and goodwill:
	Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and goodwill are not amortized but are periodically evaluated for impairment. Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives and are measured for impairment only when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may be impaired.
	Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill:
	The Company reviews and tests its intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may be impaired. The Company’s intangible assets with indefinite lives consist of trademarks and trade names. Substantially all of the Company’s goodwill is recorded in the United States segment and impairment testing for goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. In the impairment test for goodwill, the two-step process first compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with the carrying amount of that reporting unit. The Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units using a combination of discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons with the market values of similar publicly traded companies and other operating performance based valuation methods, as necessary. If step one indicates impairment, step two compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to the estimated fair value of all reporting unit assets and liabilities, except goodwill, to determine the implied fair value of goodwill. The Company calculates impairment as the excess of carrying amount of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill. In the impairment tests for trademarks and trade names, the Company compares the estimated fair value of each asset to its carrying amount. The fair values of trademarks and trade names are generally estimated using a relief from royalty method under the income approach. If the carrying amount of a trademark or trade name exceeds its estimated fair value, the Company calculates impairment as the excess of carrying amount over the estimate of fair value.
	If events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of intangible assets with finite lives may be impaired, the Company estimates the future undiscounted cash flows to be derived from the asset or asset group to determine whether a potential impairment exists. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset the Company recognizes an impairment loss, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.
	Impairment charges are classified as a component of SG&A expense. The impairment tests and related fair value estimates are based on a number of factors, including assumptions and estimates for projected sales, income, cash flows, discount rates, remaining useful lives and other operating performance measures. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different results. These assumptions and estimates may change in the future due to changes in economic conditions, changes in the Company’s ability to meet sales and profitability objectives or changes in the Company’s business operations or strategic direction.
	Income taxes:
	Income taxes are provided on financial statement earnings for financial reporting purposes. Income taxes are based on amounts of taxes payable or refundable in the current year and on expected future tax consequences of events that are recognized in the financial statements in different periods than they are recognized in tax returns. As a result of timing of recognition and measurement differences between financial accounting standards and income tax laws, temporary differences arise between amounts of pre-tax financial statement income and taxable income and between reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect estimated future tax effects attributable to these temporary differences and to net operating loss and net capital loss carryforwards, based on tax rates expected to be in effect for years in which the differences are expected to be settled or realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable income in specific jurisdictions. Valuation allowances are used to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts considered likely to be realized. U.S. deferred income taxes are not provided on undistributed income of foreign subsidiaries, where such earnings are considered to be indefinitely invested, or to the extent such recognition would result in a deferred tax asset.
	Accrued income taxes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets include unrecognized income tax benefits relating to uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties, appropriately classified as current or noncurrent. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the relevant taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.  In making this determination, the Company assumes that the taxing authority will examine the position and that it will have full knowledge of all relevant information. The provision for income taxes also includes estimates of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
	Derivatives:
	The effective portion of changes in fair values of outstanding cash flow hedges is recorded in other comprehensive income until earnings are affected by the hedged transaction, and any ineffective portion is included in current income. In most cases amounts recorded in other comprehensive income will be released to earnings some time after maturity of the related derivative. The Consolidated Statements of Operations classification of effective hedge results is the same as that of the underlying exposure. Results of hedges of product costs are recorded in cost of sales when the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings. Unrealized derivative gains and losses, which are recorded in assets and liabilities, respectively, are non-cash items and therefore are taken into account in the preparation of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows based on their respective balance sheet classifications. See Note 20 for more information on derivatives and risk management.
	Foreign currency translation:
	The assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have been translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at period end, and the net sales and expenses have been translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates in effect during the period. The foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity and are not currently adjusted for income taxes when they relate to indefinite net investments in non-U.S. operations.
	Revenue recognition:
	The Company records wholesale, distributor, e-commerce and licensed product revenues when title passes and the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer. Title generally passes upon shipment to, or upon receipt by, the customer depending on the terms of sale with the customer. Retail store revenues are recorded at the time of sale.
	Where title passes upon receipt by the customer, predominantly in the Company’s European wholesale business, precise information regarding the date of receipt by the customer is not readily available. In these cases, the Company estimates the date of receipt by the customer based on historical and expected delivery times by geographic location. The Company periodically tests the accuracy of these estimates based on actual transactions. Delivery times vary by geographic location, generally from one to five days. To date, the Company has found these estimates to be materially accurate.
	At the time of revenue recognition, the Company also provides for estimated sales returns and miscellaneous claims from customers as reductions to revenues. The estimates are based on historical rates of product returns and claims as well as events and circumstances that indicate changes to historical rates of returns and claims. However, actual returns and claims in any future period are inherently uncertain and thus may differ from the estimates. If actual or expected future returns and claims are significantly greater or lower than the reserves that have been established, the Company would record a reduction or increase to net revenues in the period in which it made such determination.
	Cost of sales:
	The expenses that are included in cost of sales include all direct product and conversion-related costs, and costs related to shipping, duties and importation. Specific provisions for excess, close-out or slow moving inventory are also included in cost of sales. In addition, some of the Company’s products carry limited warranty provisions for defects in quality and workmanship. A warranty reserve is established at the time of sale to cover estimated costs based on the Company’s history of warranty repairs and replacements and is recorded in cost of sales.
	Selling, general and administrative expense:
	SG&A expense consists of personnel-related costs, advertising, depreciation and other selling and general operating expenses related to the Company’s business functions, including planning, receiving finished goods, warehousing, distribution, retail operations and information technology.
	Shipping and handling costs:
	Shipping and handling fees billed to customers and consumers are recorded as revenue. The direct costs associated with shipping goods to customers and consumers are recorded as cost of sales. Inventory planning, receiving and handling costs are recorded as a component of SG&A expenses and were $56,891,000, $59,212,000 and $65,290,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Stock-based compensation:
	Stock-based compensation cost is estimated at the grant date based on the award’s fair value and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line attribution method. The Company estimates stock-based compensation for stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires various highly subjective assumptions, including volatility and expected option life. Further, the Company estimates forfeitures for stock-based awards granted which are not expected to vest. For restricted stock unit awards subject to performance conditions, the amount of compensation expense recorded in a given period reflects the Company's assessment of the probability of achieving its performance targets. If any of these inputs or assumptions changes significantly, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period. Assumptions are evaluated and revised as necessary to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s experience. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by people who receive equity awards. The fair value of service-based and performance-based restricted stock units is discounted by the present value of the estimated future stream of dividends over the vesting period using the Black-Scholes model.
	Advertising costs:
	Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred and are included in SG&A expenses. Total advertising expense, including cooperative advertising costs, was $78,095,000, $76,714,000 and $85,003,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for some of their costs of advertising the Company’s products based on various criteria, including the value of purchases from the Company and various advertising specifications. Cooperative advertising costs are included in expenses because the Company receives an identifiable benefit in exchange for the cost, the advertising may be obtained from a party other than the customer, and the fair value of the advertising benefit can be reasonably estimated. Cooperative advertising costs were $6,032,000, $7,851,000 and $8,554,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
	In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2012-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. This ASU permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired before calculating the fair value of the assets. This ASU is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU requires an entity to disclose additional information with respect to changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional details about those amounts. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. This ASU provides clarification regarding the release of any cumulative translation adjustment when the parent ceases to have controlling financial interest in a business or group of assets held within a foreign entity. The amendment is effective on a prospective basis for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Concentrations

Concentrations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
Concentrations	'
	CONCENTRATIONS
	Trade Receivables
	The Company had one customer in its Canada segment that accounted for approximately 10.5% of consolidated accounts receivable at December 31, 2013. No single customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated accounts receivable at December 31, 2012. No single customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated revenues for any of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Derivatives
	The Company uses derivative instruments to hedge the currency exchange rate risk of anticipated transactions denominated in non-functional currencies that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The Company also uses derivative instruments to economically hedge the currency exchange rate risk of certain investment positions, to hedge balance sheet re-measurement risk and to hedge other anticipated transactions that do not qualify as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2013, the Company’s derivative contracts had a remaining maturity of approximately two years or less. The maximum net exposure to any single counterparty, which is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain of all contracts with that counterparty, was less than $2,000,000 at December 31, 2013. All of the Company’s derivative counterparties have investment grade credit ratings and as a result, the Company does not require collateral to facilitate transactions. See Note 20 for further disclosures concerning derivatives.
	Country and supplier concentrations
	The Company’s products are produced by independent factories located outside the United States, principally in Southeast Asia. Apparel is manufactured in approximately 20 countries, with Vietnam and China accounting for approximately 67% of 2013 global apparel production. Footwear is manufactured in four countries, with China and Vietnam accounting for approximately 99% of 2013 global footwear production. The five largest apparel factory groups accounted for approximately 30% of 2013 global apparel production, with the largest factory group accounting for 13% of 2013 global apparel production. The five largest footwear factory groups accounted for approximately 79% of 2013 global footwear production, with the largest factory group accounting for 36% of 2013 global footwear production. These companies, however, have multiple factory locations, many of which are in different countries, thus reducing the risk that unfavorable conditions at a single factory or location will have a material adverse effect on the Company.

NonControlling_Interest_NonCon

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Non-controlling Interest	'
	NOTE 4—NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
	The Company owns a 60% controlling interest in a joint venture formed with Swire Resources, Limited ("Swire") to support the development of the Company's business in China. The joint venture was in a formation and start-up phase during 2013 and began operations on January 1, 2014. In 2013, Swire made an initial capital contribution of $8,000,000 in cash, and the Company made an initial capital contribution of $12,000,000 in cash. The accounts and operations of the joint venture are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2013. Swire's share of the net loss of the joint venture is included in net loss attributable to non-controlling interest in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2013. The 40% non-controlling equity interest in the joint venture is presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Statement of Equity for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Accounts_Receivable_Net

Accounts Receivable, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable, Net	'
	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
	Accounts receivable, net, is as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Trade accounts receivable	$	315,160		$	341,701
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,282		)	(7,377		)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	306,878		$	334,324

Inventories_Net

Inventories, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories, Net	'
	INVENTORIES, NET
	Inventories, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Raw materials	$	1,130	$	1,633
	Work in process	1,203		1,969
	Finished goods	326,895		359,723
		$	329,228	$	363,325

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N

Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'
	PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	21,321		$	20,036
	Buildings and improvements	165,582			166,365
	Machinery and equipment	212,097			206,805
	Furniture and fixtures	65,540			54,914
	Leasehold improvements	78,631			72,426
	Construction in progress	62,582			43,021
		605,753			563,567
	Less accumulated depreciation	(326,380		)	(303,043		)
		$	279,373		$	260,524

Intangible_Assets_Net_and_Good

Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	'
	INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET AND GOODWILL
	Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives include patents and purchased technology and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which is approximately 10 years. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives include trademarks and trade names and are not amortized but are periodically evaluated for impairment.
	Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Gross carrying amount	$	14,198		$	14,198
	Accumulated amortization	(5,331		)	(4,001		)
	Net carrying amount	8,867			10,197
	Intangible assets not subject to amortization	27,421			27,421
	Intangible assets, net	$	36,288		$	37,618
	Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $1,330,000, $1,402,000 and $1,403,000, respectively. Annual amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization is estimated to be $1,330,000 in 2014 through 2018.
	At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company determined that its goodwill and intangible assets were not impaired.

ShortTerm_Borrowings_and_Credi

Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines	'
	SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES
	The Company has a domestic credit agreement for an unsecured, committed $125,000,000 revolving line of credit. The maturity date of this agreement is July 1, 2018. Interest, payable monthly, is based on the Company’s applicable funded debt ratio, ranging from LIBOR plus 87.5 to 162.5 basis points. This line of credit requires the Company to comply with certain financial covenants covering net income, tangible net worth and borrowing basis. If the Company is in default, it is prohibited from paying dividends or repurchasing common stock. At December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all associated covenants. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no balance was outstanding under this line of credit.
	The Company’s Canadian subsidiary has available an unsecured and uncommitted line of credit guaranteed by the parent company providing for borrowing up to a maximum of C$30,000,000 (US$28,241,000) at December 31, 2013. The revolving line accrues interest at the bank’s Canadian prime rate. At December 31, 2013, there was no balance outstanding under this line of credit. At December 31, 2012, $156,000 was outstanding under this line.
	The Company’s European subsidiary has available two separate unsecured and uncommitted lines of credit guaranteed by the parent company providing for borrowing up to a maximum of €25,800,000 and €5,000,000, respectively (combined US$42,331,000), at December 31, 2013, of which US$3,161,000 of the €5,000,000 line is designated as a European customs guarantee. These lines accrue interest based on the European Central Bank refinancing rate plus 50 basis points and the Euro Overnight Index Average plus 75 basis points, respectively. There was no balance outstanding under either line at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	The Company’s Japanese subsidiary has two separate unsecured and uncommitted lines of credit guaranteed by the parent company providing for borrowing up to a maximum of US$10,000,000 and ¥300,000,000, respectively (combined US$12,849,000), at December 31, 2013. These lines accrue interest at LIBOR plus 100 basis points and the Bank of Tokyo Prime Rate, respectively. There was no balance outstanding under either line at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	On July 5, 2013, the Company’s Korean subsidiary decreased the maximum borrowing permitted under its unsecured and uncommitted line of credit agreement to US$20,000,000. The revolving line accrues interest at the Korean three-month CD rate plus 220 basis points. There was no balance outstanding under this line at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
	The Company has arrangements in place to facilitate the import and purchase of inventory through import letters of credit. The Company has available unsecured and uncommitted import letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $5,000,000 subject to annual renewal. At December 31, 2013, no balance was outstanding under these letters of credit.

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'
Accrued Liabilities	'
	ACCRUED LIABILITIES
	Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Accrued salaries, bonus, vacation and other benefits	$	68,046		$	55,728
	Accrued import duties	10,594			15,023
	Product warranties	10,768			10,209
	Other	30,989			24,230
		$	120,397		$	105,190
	A reconciliation of product warranties is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of period	$	10,209		$	10,452		$	10,256
	Provision for warranty claims	5,644			4,905			4,758
	Warranty claims	(5,054		)	(5,272		)	(4,468		)
	Other	(31		)	124			(94		)
	Balance at end of period	$	10,768		$	10,209		$	10,452

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	Consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	U.S. operations	$	88,561			$	73,625			$	68,412
	Foreign operations	42,865				60,282				69,268
	Income before income tax	$	131,426			$	133,907			$	137,680
	The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	14,953			$	14,365			$	16,384
	State and local	1,999				876				1,995
	Non-U.S.	14,178				12,448				19,508
		31,130				27,689				37,887
	Deferred:
	Federal	11,363				5,806				407
	State and local	(120		)		690				229
	Non-U.S.	(4,550		)		(137		)		(4,322		)
		6,693				6,359				(3,686		)
	Income tax expense	$	37,823			$	34,048			$	34,201
	The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective rate reported in the financial statements:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(percent of income)
	Provision for federal income taxes at the statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit	1.5			1.7			1.5
	Non-U.S. income taxed at different rates	(3.7	)		(5.4	)		(6.5	)
	Foreign tax credits	(0.5	)		—			(1.8	)
	Reduction of unrecognized tax benefits	(1.9	)		(4.3	)		(3.5	)
	Research credits	(2.1	)		(1.7	)		(0.6	)
	Other	0.5			0.1			0.7
	Actual provision for income taxes	28.8	%		25.4	%		24.8	%
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Non-deductible accruals and allowances	$	37,986			$	31,139
	Capitalized inventory costs	22,589				25,294
	Stock compensation	6,329				6,633
	Net operating loss carryforwards	9,683				6,198
	Depreciation and amortization	2,413				1,568
	Tax credits	198				10,398
	Other	1,055				755
	Gross deferred tax assets	80,253				81,985
	Valuation allowance	(8,633		)		(6,935		)
	Net deferred tax assets	71,620				75,050
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization	(20,243		)		(16,802		)
	Foreign currency loss	(2,540		)		(2,313		)
	Other	(810		)		(587		)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(23,593		)		(19,702		)
	Total net deferred taxes	$	48,027			$	55,348
	The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized.  In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. The Company had net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2013 and 2012 in certain international tax jurisdictions of $76,525,000 and $56,749,000, respectively, which will begin to expire in 2015. The net operating losses result in deferred tax assets of $9,683,000 and $6,198,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These deferred tax assets were subject to valuation allowances of $8,297,000 and $6,198,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. To the extent that the Company reverses a portion of the valuation allowance, the adjustment would be recorded as a reduction to income tax expense.
	Non-current deferred tax assets of $3,994,000 and $6,293,000 are included as a component of other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company had undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of approximately $320,708,000 at December 31, 2013 for which deferred taxes have not been provided. Such earnings are considered indefinitely invested outside of the United States. If these earnings were repatriated to the United States, the earnings would be subject to U.S. taxation. The amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability associated with the undistributed earnings was approximately $77,825,000 at December 31, 2013. The unrecognized deferred tax liability approximates the excess of the United States tax liability over the creditable foreign taxes paid that would result from a full remittance of undistributed earnings.
	The Company conducts business globally, and as a result, the Company or one or more of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Internationally, the Company has effectively settled Canadian and Korean tax examinations of all years through 2008, French tax examinations of all years through 2009 and Swiss and Japanese tax examinations of all years through 2010.  The Company received notification from the Korean National Tax Service on February 11, 2014, indicating that its 2009 and 2010 income tax returns have been selected for audit. The Company has effectively settled U.S. tax examinations of all years through 2009, with the exception of amended 2008 and 2009 income tax refund claims that are being reviewed by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). The IRS commenced an examination of the Company's U.S. income tax returns for 2011 and 2012 in the second quarter and fourth quarter of 2013, respectively. It is anticipated that these examinations will be completed by the end of 2014. The Company does not anticipate that adjustments relative to ongoing tax audits will result in a material changes to its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Balance at beginning of period	$	12,431			$	14,316			$	18,694
	Increases related to prior year tax positions	252				3,208				43
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions	(332		)		(19		)		(141		)
Increases related to current year tax positions	4,281				2,049				1,388
Settlements	(84		)		(1,817		)		(649		)
Expiration of statute of limitations	(1,909		)		(5,306		)		(5,019		)
Balance at end of period	$	14,639			$	12,431			$	14,316
Due to the potential for resolution of income tax audits currently in progress, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits balance may change within the twelve months following December 31, 2013 by a range of zero to $14,077,000. Open tax years, including those previously mentioned, contain matters that could be subject to differing interpretations of applicable tax laws and regulations as they relate to the amount, timing, or inclusion of revenue and expenses or the sustainability of income tax credits for a given examination cycle.
Unrecognized tax benefits of $12,679,000 and $10,328,000 would affect the effective tax rate if recognized at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The Company recognizes interest expense and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company recognized a net reversal of accrued interest and penalties of $253,000, $357,000 and $501,000 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, all of which related to uncertain tax positions. The Company had $2,823,000 and $3,077,000 of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Other_LongTerm_Liabilities

Other Long-Term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Long-Term Liabilities	'
	OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
	Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Straight-line and deferred rent liabilities	$	22,525	$	20,395
	Asset retirement obligations	2,052		1,849
	Deferred compensation plan liability (Note 13)	4,855		4,080
	Other	95		847
		$	29,527	$	27,171

Retirement_Savings_Plans

Retirement Savings Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement Savings Plans	'
	RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS
	401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan
	The Company has a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, which covers substantially all U.S. employees. Participation begins the first day of the quarter following completion of 30 days of service. The Company may elect to make discretionary matching and/or non-matching contributions. All Company contributions to the plan as determined by the Board of Directors totaled $5,200,000, $4,966,000 and $5,223,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Deferred Compensation Plan
	The Company sponsors a nonqualified retirement savings plan for certain senior management employees whose contributions to the tax qualified 401(k) plan would be limited by provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. This plan allows participants to defer receipt of a portion of their salary and incentive compensation and to receive matching contributions for a portion of the deferred amounts. Company contributions to the plan totaled $483,000, $259,000 and $245,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Participants earn a return on their deferred compensation based on investment earnings of participant-selected mutual funds. Changes in the market value of the participants’ investment selections are recorded as an adjustment to deferred compensation liabilities, with an offset to compensation expense. Deferred compensation, including accumulated earnings on the participant-directed investment selections, is distributable in cash at participant-specified dates or upon retirement, death, disability or termination of employment. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the liability to participants under this plan was $4,855,000 and $4,080,000, respectively, and was recorded in other long-term liabilities. The current portion of the participant liability at December 31, 2013 was $336,000. The current portion of the participant liability at December 31, 2012 was not material.
	The Company has purchased specific mutual funds in the same amounts as the participant-directed investment selections underlying the deferred compensation liabilities. These investment securities and earnings thereon, held in an irrevocable trust, are intended to provide a source of funds to meet the deferred compensation obligations, subject to claims of creditors in the event of the Company’s insolvency. The mutual funds are recorded at fair value in other non-current assets. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the fair value of the mutual fund investments was $4,855,000 and $4,080,000, respectively. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on the mutual fund investments are offset against gains and losses resulting from changes in corresponding deferred compensation liabilities to participants.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Operating Leases
	The Company leases, among other things, retail space, office space, warehouse facilities, storage space, vehicles and equipment. Generally, the base lease terms are between 5 and 10 years. Certain lease agreements contain scheduled rent escalation clauses in their future minimum lease payments. Future minimum lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term and the pro rata portion of scheduled rent escalations is included in other long-term liabilities. Certain retail space lease agreements provide for additional rents based on a percentage of annual sales in excess of stipulated minimums (“percentage rent”). Certain lease agreements require the Company to pay real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance (“CAM”), and other costs, collectively referred to as operating costs, in addition to base rent. Percentage rent and operating costs are recognized as incurred in SG&A expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain lease agreements also contain lease incentives, such as tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays. The Company recognizes the benefits related to the lease incentives on a straight-line basis over the applicable lease term.
	Rent expense, including percentage rent but excluding operating costs for which the Company is obligated, consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Rent expense included in SG&A expense	$	53,972	$	51,853	$	46,869
	Rent expense included in cost of sales	1,592		1,528		1,429
		$	55,564	$	53,381	$	48,298
	Approximate future minimum payments, including rent escalation clauses and stores that are not yet open, on all lease obligations at December 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands). Operating lease obligations listed below do not include percentage rent, real estate taxes, insurance, CAM, and other costs for which the Company is obligated. These operating lease commitments are not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	2014	$	44,689
	2015	40,298
	2016	37,301
	2017	33,962
	2018	30,511
	Thereafter	88,926
		$	275,687
	Inventory Purchase Obligations
	Inventory purchase obligations consist of open production purchase orders for sourced apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, and raw material commitments not included in open production purchase orders. At December 31, 2013, inventory purchase obligations were $216,752,000. To support certain inventory purchase obligations, the Company maintains unsecured and uncommitted lines of credit available for issuing import letters of credit. At December 31, 2013, the Company had no balance outstanding under these letters of credit.
	Litigation
	The Company is a party to various legal claims, actions and complaints from time to time. Although the ultimate resolution of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	Indemnities and Guarantees
	During its normal course of business, the Company has made certain indemnities, commitments and guarantees under which it may be required to make payments in relation to certain transactions. These include (i) intellectual property indemnities to the Company’s customers and licensees in connection with the use, sale and/or license of Company products, (ii) indemnities to various lessors in connection with facility leases for certain claims arising from such facility or lease, (iii) indemnities to customers, vendors and service providers pertaining to claims based on the negligence or willful misconduct of the Company, (iv) executive severance arrangements and (v) indemnities involving the accuracy of representations and warranties in certain contracts. The duration of these indemnities, commitments and guarantees varies, and in certain cases, may be indefinite. The majority of these indemnities, commitments and guarantees do not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential for future payments the Company could be obligated to make. The Company has not recorded any liability for these indemnities, commitments and guarantees in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Since the inception of the Company’s stock repurchase plan in 2004 through December 31, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of $500,000,000 of the Company’s common stock. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had repurchased 9,593,278 shares under this program at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $441,443,000. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock under the stock repurchase plan. Shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares or to acquire shares over any specified period of time.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	The Company’s stock incentive plan (the “Plan”) provides for issuance of up to 10,400,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, of which 2,187,824 shares were available for future grants under the Plan at December 31, 2013. The Plan allows for grants of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and other stock-based or cash-based awards. The Company uses original issuance shares to satisfy share-based payments.
	Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Cost of sales		$	347			$	287			$	282
	SG&A expense		8,531				7,546				7,588
	Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense		8,878				7,833				7,870
	Income tax benefits		(3,102		)		(2,724		)		(2,729		)
	Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax		$	5,776			$	5,109			$	5,141
	The Company realized a tax benefit for the deduction from stock-based award transactions of $4,793,000, $3,410,000, and $4,702,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Stock Options
	Options to purchase the Company’s common stock are granted at exercise prices equal to or greater than the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Options granted after 2000 and before 2009 generally vest and become exercisable over a period of four years (25 percent on the first anniversary date following the date of grant and monthly thereafter) and expire ten years from the date of the grant, with the exception of most options granted in 2005. Most options granted in 2005 vested and became exercisable one year from the date of grant and expire ten years from the date of grant. Options granted after 2008 generally vest and become exercisable ratably on an annual basis over a period of four years and expire ten years from the date of the grant.
	The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes model. Key inputs and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, expected volatility of the Company’s stock over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. The option's expected term is derived from historical option exercise behavior and the option's terms and conditions, which the Company believes provide a reasonable basis for estimating an expected term. The expected volatility is estimated based on observations of the Company's historical volatility over the most recent term commensurate with the expected term. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield approximating the expected term. The dividend yield is based on the anticipated cash dividend payouts. Assumptions are evaluated and revised as necessary to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s experience. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by people who receive equity awards.
	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for the years ended December 31:
			2013		2012		2011 (1)
	Expected term		4.70 years		4.78 years		5.12 years
	Expected stock price volatility		30.53%		32.20%		30.76%
	Risk-free interest rate		0.71%		0.88%		1.84%
	Expected dividend yield		1.62%		1.80%		1.31%
	Weighted average grant date fair value		$12.36		$11.57		$16.09
	—————
	-1	During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company granted two stock option awards totaling 53,720 shares that vest 100% on the fifth anniversary of the grant date. Because the Company did not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term for these grants, the Company utilized the simplified method in developing an estimate of the expected term of these options.
	The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Plan:
			Number of			Weighted				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
			Shares			Average
						Exercise
						Price
	Options outstanding at January 1, 2011		1,872,214			$	42.84			6.33		$	33,057
	Granted		340,973			61.38
	Cancelled		(40,396	)		43.68
	Exercised		(253,695	)		43.32
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2011		1,919,096			46.05				6.25		9,141
	Granted		358,169			48.82
	Cancelled		(172,465	)		52.9
	Exercised		(380,811	)		38.34
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2012		1,723,989			47.64				6.15		13,001
	Granted		354,110			54.66
	Cancelled		(59,549	)		53.33
	Exercised		(444,418	)		43.96
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,574,132			$	50.04			6.36		$	45,187
	Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013		1,520,425			$	49.9			6.28		$	43,859
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013		821,859			$	47.15			4.66		$	25,969
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents pre-tax intrinsic value that would have been realized if all options had been exercised on the last business day of the period indicated, based on the Company’s closing stock price on that day.
	Total stock option compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $3,479,000, $3,180,000 and $3,550,000, respectively. At December 31, 2013, unrecognized costs related to stock options totaled approximately $5,637,000, before any related tax benefit. The unrecognized costs related to stock options are being amortized over the related vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. Unrecognized costs related to stock options at December 31, 2013 are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.23 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $7,491,000, $5,517,000 and $4,906,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The total cash received as a result of stock option exercises for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $19,537,000, $14,600,000 and $10,991,000, respectively.
	Restricted Stock Units
	Service-based restricted stock units are granted at no cost to key employees, and shares granted prior to 2009 generally vest over three years from the date of grant. Service-based restricted stock units granted after 2008 generally vest over a period of four years. Performance-based restricted stock units are granted at no cost to certain members of the Company’s senior executive team, excluding the Chairman and the President and Chief Executive Officer. Performance-based restricted stock units granted prior to 2010 generally vest over a performance period of between two and one-half and three years with an additional required service period of one year. Performance-based restricted stock units granted after 2009 generally vest over a performance period of between two and three years. Restricted stock units vest in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, and are based on continued service and, in some instances, on individual performance and/or Company performance. For the majority of restricted stock units granted, the number of shares issued on the date the restricted stock units vest is net of the minimum statutory withholding requirements that the Company pays in cash to the appropriate taxing authorities on behalf of its employees. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company withheld 41,683, 30,299 and 48,059 shares, respectively, to satisfy $2,291,000, $1,486,000 and $2,974,000 of employees’ tax obligations, respectively.
	The fair value of service-based and performance-based restricted stock units is discounted by the present value of the estimated future stream of dividends over the vesting period using the Black-Scholes model. The relevant inputs and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model to compute the discount are the vesting period, expected annual dividend yield and closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for the years ended December 31:
			2013		2012		2011
	Vesting period		3.84 years		3.86 years		3.96 years
	Expected dividend yield		1.58%		1.77%		1.33%
	Estimated average fair value per restricted stock unit granted		$53.34		$46.57		$58.37
	The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit activity under the Plan:
			Number of			Weighted Average
			Shares			Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Restricted stock units outstanding at January 1, 2011		328,795			$	37.63
	Granted		145,768			58.37
	Vested		(146,951	)		38.01
	Forfeited		(30,860	)		41.79
	Restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2011		296,752			47.19
	Granted		185,303			46.57
	Vested		(91,383	)		42.39
Forfeited		(70,114	)		46.26
Restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012		320,558			48.31
Granted		161,237			53.34
Vested		(116,357	)		46.08
Forfeited		(28,191	)		49.9
Restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2013		337,247			$	51.33
Restricted stock unit compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $5,399,000, $4,653,000 and $4,320,000, respectively. At December 31, 2013, unrecognized costs related to restricted stock units totaled approximately $10,640,000, before any related tax benefit. The unrecognized costs related to restricted stock units are being amortized over the related vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. These unrecognized costs at December 31, 2013 are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.26 years. The total grant date fair value of restricted stock units vested during the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $5,362,000, $3,874,000 and $5,586,000, respectively.

Earnings_per_Share

Earnings per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Earnings per share (“EPS”) is presented on both a basic and diluted basis. Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of diluted EPS, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units determined using the treasury stock method.
	A reconciliation of the common shares used in the denominator for computing basic and diluted EPS is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share	34,378		33,840		33,808
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	339		292		396
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share	34,717		34,132		34,204
	Earnings per share of common stock attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company:
	Basic	$	2.74	$	2.95	$	3.06
	Diluted	2.72		2.93		3.03
	Stock options and service-based restricted stock units representing 360,795, 887,186 and 452,907 shares of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were outstanding but were excluded in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive as a result of applying the treasury stock method. In addition, performance-based restricted stock units representing 10,929, 36,506 and 34,448 shares for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because these shares were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, unrealized gains and losses on derivative transactions and foreign currency translation adjustments. The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of related tax effects, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
		Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at January 1, 2011	$	36		$	(1,671	)	$	48,350		$	46,715
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(38		)	3,489			(8,701		)	(5,250		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			5,432			—			5,432
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(38		)	8,921			(8,701		)	182
	Balance at December 31, 2011	(2		)	7,250			39,649			46,897
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(7		)	753			4,518			5,264
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(5,498		)	—			(5,498		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(7		)	(4,745		)	4,518			(234		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	(9		)	2,505			44,167			46,663
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	3			2,779			(10,045		)	(7,263		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(4,040		)	—			(4,040		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	3			(1,261		)	(10,045		)	(11,303		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(6	)	$	1,244		$	34,122		$	35,360
	All reclassification adjustments related to derivative transactions are recorded in cost of sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 20 for further information regarding derivative instrument reclassification adjustments.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company operates in four geographic segments: (1) the United States, (2) Latin America and Asia Pacific (“LAAP”), (3) Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), and (4) Canada, which are reflective of the Company’s internal organization, management, and oversight structure. Each geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment.
	The geographic distribution of the Company’s net sales, income before income taxes, interest income (expense), income tax (expense) benefit, and depreciation and amortization expense are summarized in the following tables (in thousands) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and for identifiable assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012. Intersegment net sales, which are recorded at a negotiated mark-up and eliminated in consolidation, are not material.
		2013			2012			2011
	Net sales to unrelated entities:
	United States	$	971,321		$	946,710		$	947,970
	LAAP	354,345			377,545			340,977
	EMEA	240,702			230,624			275,416
	Canada	118,628			114,684			129,622
		$	1,684,996		$	1,669,563		$	1,693,985
	Segment income (loss) from operations:
	United States	$	83,663		$	68,504		$	63,847
	LAAP	41,896			51,219			46,214
	EMEA	(975		)	7,993			13,779
	Canada	7,210			5,812			12,566
	Total income from operations	131,794			133,528			136,406
	Interest	503			379			1,274
	Other non-operating expense	(871		)	—			—
	Income before income tax	$	131,426		$	133,907		$	137,680
	Interest income (expense), net:
	United States	$	4,501		$	5,121		$	4,565
	LAAP	(162		)	(1,097		)	(666		)
	EMEA	(556		)	293			648
	Canada	(3,280		)	(3,938		)	(3,273		)
		$	503		$	379		$	1,274
	Income tax (expense) benefit:
	United States	$	(28,629	)	$	(21,961	)	$	(19,233	)
	LAAP	(11,135		)	(13,792		)	(12,163		)
	EMEA	2,959			1,527			(80		)
	Canada	(1,018		)	178			(2,725		)
		$	(37,823	)	$	(34,048	)	$	(34,201	)
	Depreciation and amortization expense:
	United States	$	29,922		$	31,025		$	33,100
	LAAP	4,061			4,214			3,241
	EMEA	4,032			4,112			6,292
	Canada	2,856			1,541			927
		$	40,871		$	40,892		$	43,560
	Assets:
	United States	$	1,156,323		$	1,031,838
	LAAP	287,754			229,139
	EMEA	317,717			293,878
	Canada	179,047			177,912
	Total identifiable assets	1,940,841			1,732,767
	Eliminations and reclassifications	(335,253		)	(273,925		)
		$	1,605,588		$	1,458,842
	Net sales by product category:
	Apparel, accessories and equipment	$	1,374,598		$	1,347,005		$	1,334,883
	Footwear	310,398			322,558			359,102
		$	1,684,996		$	1,669,563		$	1,693,985

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk

Financial Instruments and Risk Management	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments and Risk Management	'
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
	In the normal course of business, the Company’s financial position and results of operations are routinely subject to a variety of risks. These risks include risks associated with financial markets, primarily currency exchange rate risk and, to a lesser extent, interest rate risk and equity market risk. The Company regularly assesses these risks and has established policies and business practices designed to mitigate them. The Company does not engage in speculative trading in any financial market.
	The Company actively manages the risk of changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows resulting from anticipated U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases by subsidiaries that use European euros, Canadian dollars, or Japanese yen as their functional currency. The Company manages this risk by using currency forward contracts formally designated and effective as cash flow hedges. Hedge effectiveness is determined by evaluating the ability of a hedging instrument’s cumulative change in fair value to offset the cumulative change in the present value of expected cash flows on the underlying exposures. For forward contracts, the change in fair value attributable to changes in forward points are excluded from the determination of hedge effectiveness and included in current cost of sales. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	The Company also uses currency forward contracts not formally designated as hedges to manage the consolidated currency exchange rate risk associated with the remeasurement of non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities by subsidiaries that use European euros, Canadian dollars, Japanese yen, Korean won or Chinese renminbi as their functional currency.  Non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, payables and intercompany loans. The gains and losses generated on these currency forward contracts not formally designated as hedges are expected to be largely offset in other non-operating income (expense), net by the gains and losses generated from the remeasurement of the non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities.
	The following table presents the gross notional amount of outstanding derivative instruments (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Currency forward contracts	$	99,000			$	70,000
	Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
	Currency forward contracts	109,000				121,934
	At December 31, 2013, approximately $2,032,000 of deferred net gains on both outstanding and matured derivatives accumulated in other comprehensive income are expected to be reclassified to net income during the next twelve months as a result of underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in net income. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to net income are dependent on U.S. dollar exchange rates in effect against the European euro, Canadian dollar and Japanese yen when outstanding derivative contracts mature.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company’s derivative contracts had remaining maturities of approximately two years or less. The maximum net exposure to any single counterparty, which is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain of all contracts with that counterparty, was less than $2,000,000 at December 31, 2013. All of the Company’s derivative counterparties have investment grade credit ratings and, as a result, the Company does not require collateral to facilitate transactions. The Company does not hold derivatives featuring credit-related contingent terms.  In addition, the Company is not a party to any derivative master agreement featuring credit-related contingent terms.  Finally, the Company has not pledged assets or posted collateral as a requirement for entering into or maintaining derivative positions.
	The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments (in thousands):
				December 31,
		Balance Sheet Classification		2013				2012
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Derivative instruments in asset positions:
	Currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	1,936			$	2,147
	Currency forward contracts	Other non-current assets		24				489
	Derivative instruments in liability positions:
	Currency forward contracts	Accrued liabilities		872				579
	Currency forward contracts	Other long-term liabilities		95				—
	Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
	Derivative instruments in asset positions:
	Currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,956				4,072
	Derivative instruments in liability positions:
	Currency forward contracts	Accrued liabilities		280				743
	The following table presents the effect and classification of derivative instruments for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
				For the Year Ended
				December 31,
		Statement Of Operations Classification		2013				2012			2011
	Currency Forward Contracts:
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Gain recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax	—		$	2,779			$	753		$	3,489
	Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income for the effective portion	Cost of sales		5,721				5,908			(6,862		)
	Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance	Cost of sales		—				441			—
	Loss recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion	Cost of sales		(71		)		(40		)	(1,889		)
	Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
	Gain recognized in income	Other non-operating expense		8,824				—			—
	Gain (loss) recognized in income	Selling, general and administrative expense		—				(1,841		)	1,216

Fair_Value_Measures

Fair Value Measures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measures	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASURES
	Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, under a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
	Level 1	–     observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active liquid markets;
	Level 2	–     inputs, other than the quoted market prices in active markets, that are observable, either directly or indirectly; or observable market prices in markets with insufficient volume and/or infrequent transactions; and
	Level 3	–     unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data available, that require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents
	Money market funds		$	175,624	$	—	$	—	$	175,624
	Time deposits		25,111		9,526		—		34,637
	Certificates of deposit		—		735		—		735
	Reverse repurchase agreements		—		45,000		—		45,000
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds		—		9,898		—		9,898
	Available-for-sale short-term investments
	Short-term municipal bond fund		15,004		—		—		15,004
	Certificates of deposit		—		9,546		—		9,546
	Variable-rate demand notes		—		52,105		—		52,105
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds		—		14,764		—		14,764
	Other short-term investments
	Mutual fund shares		336		—		—		336
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)		—		4,892		—		4,892
	Non-current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)		—		24		—		24
	Mutual fund shares		4,855		—		—		4,855
	Total assets measured at fair value		$	220,930	$	146,490	$	—	$	367,420
	Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)		$	—	$	1,152	$	—	$	1,152
	Other long-term liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)		—		95		—		95
	Total liabilities measured at fair value		$	—	$	1,247	$	—	$	1,247
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents
	Money market funds		$	70,857	$	—	$	—	$	70,857
	Time deposits		25,035		—		—		25,035
	Certificates of deposit		—		2,450		—		2,450
	U.S. Government-backed repurchase agreements		—		25,000		—		25,000
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds		—		5,348		—		5,348
	Available-for-sale short-term investments
	Certificates of deposit		—		7,596		—		7,596
	Variable-rate demand notes		—		22,640		—		22,640
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds		—		14,425		—		14,425
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)		—		6,219		—		6,219
	Non-current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)		—		489		—		489
	Mutual fund shares		4,080		—		—		4,080
	Total assets measured at fair value		$	99,972	$	84,167	$	—	$	184,139
	Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)		$	—	$	1,322	$	—	$	1,322
	Total liabilities measured at fair value		$	—	$	1,322	$	—	$	1,322
	Level 1 instrument valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. Level 2 instrument valuations are obtained from inputs, other than quoted market prices in active markets, that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace and quoted prices in markets with limited volume or infrequent transactions.
	Non-recurring fair value measurements:
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded an impairment in its EMEA segment of $8,995,000 for its European distribution center in Cambrai, France, writing the assets down to their estimated fair value of $19,300,000. This impairment charge is included in selling, general and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company determined that events and circumstances, including the ongoing weak macro-economic environment in Europe and history of declining sales and profitability in the EMEA direct business, indicated that the carrying value may be impaired. Significant factors and estimates used in the evaluation and fair value determination include management's plans for future operations, recent operating results, projected cash flows and third-party valuation estimates. This nonrecurring fair value measurement was developed using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Third-party valuation estimates were developed using local market data for sales transactions of similar facilities.
	There were no material assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2012.

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	Schedule II
	Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	(in thousands)
	Description		Balance at Beginning		Charged to		Deductions			Other			Balance at
			of Period		Costs and		(a)			(b)			End of
					Expenses								Period
	Year Ended December 31, 2013:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	7,377	$	2,609	$	(1,687	)	$	(17	)	$	8,282
	Allowance for sales returns and miscellaneous claims		32,547		42,327		(48,473		)	(1,276		)	25,125
	Year Ended December 31, 2012:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	7,545	$	981	$	(1,173	)	$	24		$	7,377
	Allowance for sales returns and miscellaneous claims		28,201		63,453		(58,353		)	(754		)	32,547
	Year Ended December 31, 2011:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	7,098	$	1,045	$	(547	)	$	(51	)	$	7,545
	Allowance for sales returns and miscellaneous claims		17,236		51,597		(40,651		)	19			28,201
	—————
	(a)	Charges to the accounts included in this column are for the purposes for which the reserves were created.
	(b)	Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Nature of the Business	'
	Nature of the business:
	Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment.
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of consolidation:
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Columbia Sportswear Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest (the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Estimates and Assumptions	'
	Estimates and assumptions:
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Some of these more significant estimates relate to revenue recognition, including sales returns and claims from customers, allowance for doubtful accounts, excess, slow-moving and close-out inventories, product warranty, long-lived and intangible assets, income taxes and stock-based compensation.
Changes Affecting Comparability	'
	Changes affecting comparability:
	In 2013, amounts relating to foreign currency gains and losses are now reported as other non-operating expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Prior year amounts are immaterial and are presented in selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Cash and cash equivalents are stated at fair value or at cost, which approximates fair value, and include investments with original maturities of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash, money market funds, time deposits, certificates of deposit, repurchase agreements and municipal bonds with original maturities ranging from overnight to less than 90 days.
Investments	'
	Investments:
	At December 31, 2013, short-term investments consisted of certificates of deposit and municipal bonds with original maturities greater than 90 days, variable-rate demand notes that have features which enable the Company to sell back the bonds at par value within 7 days and shares in a short-term bond fund. At December 31, 2012, short-term investments consisted of certificates of deposit and municipal bonds with original maturities greater than 90 days and variable-rate demand notes that have features which enable the Company to sell back the bonds at par value within 7 days.  These investments are considered available for use in current operations.  The majority of short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale securities and are recorded at fair value with any unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in other comprehensive income.  The remainder of short-term investments consists of investments held as part of the Company's deferred compensation plan. These investments are classified as trading securities and are recorded at fair value with any unrealized gain and losses reported in net income. Realized gains or losses are determined based on the specific identification method.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, long-term investments included in other non-current assets consisted of mutual fund shares held to offset liabilities to participants in the Company’s deferred compensation plan. The investments are classified as long-term because the related deferred compensation liabilities are not expected to be paid within the next year. These investments are classified as trading securities and are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in operating expenses, which are offset against gains and losses resulting from changes in corresponding deferred compensation liabilities to participants.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts receivable:
	Accounts receivable have been reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company makes ongoing estimates of the collectability of accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of the Company’s customers to make required payments.
Inventories	'
	Inventories:
	Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company periodically reviews its inventories for excess, close-out or slow moving items and makes provisions as necessary to properly reflect inventory value.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant, and equipment:
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The principal estimated useful lives are: land improvements, 15 years; buildings and building improvements, 15-30 years; furniture and fixtures, 3-10 years; and machinery and equipment, 3-10 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvement, which is most commonly 7 years, or the remaining term of the underlying lease.
	Improvements to property, plant and equipment that substantially extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Internal and external costs directly related to the development of internal-use software during the application development stage, including costs incurred for third party contractors and employee compensation, are capitalized and depreciated over a 3-10 year estimated useful life.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of long-lived assets:
	Long-lived assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are measured for impairment only when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may be impaired. In these cases, the Company estimates the future undiscounted cash flows to be derived from the asset or asset group to determine whether a potential impairment exists. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, the Company recognizes an impairment loss, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. Impairment charges for long-lived assets are included in SG&A expense and were $8,995,000, $1,653,000 and $6,211,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	'
	Intangible assets and goodwill:
	Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and goodwill are not amortized but are periodically evaluated for impairment. Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives and are measured for impairment only when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may be impaired.
Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill:
	The Company reviews and tests its intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may be impaired. The Company’s intangible assets with indefinite lives consist of trademarks and trade names. Substantially all of the Company’s goodwill is recorded in the United States segment and impairment testing for goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. In the impairment test for goodwill, the two-step process first compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with the carrying amount of that reporting unit. The Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units using a combination of discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons with the market values of similar publicly traded companies and other operating performance based valuation methods, as necessary. If step one indicates impairment, step two compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to the estimated fair value of all reporting unit assets and liabilities, except goodwill, to determine the implied fair value of goodwill. The Company calculates impairment as the excess of carrying amount of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill. In the impairment tests for trademarks and trade names, the Company compares the estimated fair value of each asset to its carrying amount. The fair values of trademarks and trade names are generally estimated using a relief from royalty method under the income approach. If the carrying amount of a trademark or trade name exceeds its estimated fair value, the Company calculates impairment as the excess of carrying amount over the estimate of fair value.
	If events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of intangible assets with finite lives may be impaired, the Company estimates the future undiscounted cash flows to be derived from the asset or asset group to determine whether a potential impairment exists. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset the Company recognizes an impairment loss, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.
	Impairment charges are classified as a component of SG&A expense. The impairment tests and related fair value estimates are based on a number of factors, including assumptions and estimates for projected sales, income, cash flows, discount rates, remaining useful lives and other operating performance measures. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different results. These assumptions and estimates may change in the future due to changes in economic conditions, changes in the Company’s ability to meet sales and profitability objectives or changes in the Company’s business operations or strategic direction.
Income Taxes	'
	Income taxes:
	Income taxes are provided on financial statement earnings for financial reporting purposes. Income taxes are based on amounts of taxes payable or refundable in the current year and on expected future tax consequences of events that are recognized in the financial statements in different periods than they are recognized in tax returns. As a result of timing of recognition and measurement differences between financial accounting standards and income tax laws, temporary differences arise between amounts of pre-tax financial statement income and taxable income and between reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect estimated future tax effects attributable to these temporary differences and to net operating loss and net capital loss carryforwards, based on tax rates expected to be in effect for years in which the differences are expected to be settled or realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable income in specific jurisdictions. Valuation allowances are used to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts considered likely to be realized. U.S. deferred income taxes are not provided on undistributed income of foreign subsidiaries, where such earnings are considered to be indefinitely invested, or to the extent such recognition would result in a deferred tax asset.
	Accrued income taxes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets include unrecognized income tax benefits relating to uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties, appropriately classified as current or noncurrent. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the relevant taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.  In making this determination, the Company assumes that the taxing authority will examine the position and that it will have full knowledge of all relevant information. The provision for income taxes also includes estimates of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
Derivatives	'
	Derivatives:
	The effective portion of changes in fair values of outstanding cash flow hedges is recorded in other comprehensive income until earnings are affected by the hedged transaction, and any ineffective portion is included in current income. In most cases amounts recorded in other comprehensive income will be released to earnings some time after maturity of the related derivative. The Consolidated Statements of Operations classification of effective hedge results is the same as that of the underlying exposure. Results of hedges of product costs are recorded in cost of sales when the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings. Unrealized derivative gains and losses, which are recorded in assets and liabilities, respectively, are non-cash items and therefore are taken into account in the preparation of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows based on their respective balance sheet classifications. See Note 20 for more information on derivatives and risk management.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign currency translation:
	The assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have been translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at period end, and the net sales and expenses have been translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates in effect during the period. The foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity and are not currently adjusted for income taxes when they relate to indefinite net investments in non-U.S. operations.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue recognition:
	The Company records wholesale, distributor, e-commerce and licensed product revenues when title passes and the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer. Title generally passes upon shipment to, or upon receipt by, the customer depending on the terms of sale with the customer. Retail store revenues are recorded at the time of sale.
	Where title passes upon receipt by the customer, predominantly in the Company’s European wholesale business, precise information regarding the date of receipt by the customer is not readily available. In these cases, the Company estimates the date of receipt by the customer based on historical and expected delivery times by geographic location. The Company periodically tests the accuracy of these estimates based on actual transactions. Delivery times vary by geographic location, generally from one to five days. To date, the Company has found these estimates to be materially accurate.
	At the time of revenue recognition, the Company also provides for estimated sales returns and miscellaneous claims from customers as reductions to revenues. The estimates are based on historical rates of product returns and claims as well as events and circumstances that indicate changes to historical rates of returns and claims. However, actual returns and claims in any future period are inherently uncertain and thus may differ from the estimates. If actual or expected future returns and claims are significantly greater or lower than the reserves that have been established, the Company would record a reduction or increase to net revenues in the period in which it made such determination.
Cost of Sales	'
	Cost of sales:
	The expenses that are included in cost of sales include all direct product and conversion-related costs, and costs related to shipping, duties and importation. Specific provisions for excess, close-out or slow moving inventory are also included in cost of sales. In addition, some of the Company’s products carry limited warranty provisions for defects in quality and workmanship. A warranty reserve is established at the time of sale to cover estimated costs based on the Company’s history of warranty repairs and replacements and is recorded in cost of sales.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	'
	Selling, general and administrative expense:
	SG&A expense consists of personnel-related costs, advertising, depreciation and other selling and general operating expenses related to the Company’s business functions, including planning, receiving finished goods, warehousing, distribution, retail operations and information technology.
Shipping and Handling Costs	'
	Shipping and handling costs:
	Shipping and handling fees billed to customers and consumers are recorded as revenue. The direct costs associated with shipping goods to customers and consumers are recorded as cost of sales. Inventory planning, receiving and handling costs are recorded as a component of SG&A expenses and were $56,891,000, $59,212,000 and $65,290,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-based compensation:
	Stock-based compensation cost is estimated at the grant date based on the award’s fair value and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line attribution method. The Company estimates stock-based compensation for stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires various highly subjective assumptions, including volatility and expected option life. Further, the Company estimates forfeitures for stock-based awards granted which are not expected to vest. For restricted stock unit awards subject to performance conditions, the amount of compensation expense recorded in a given period reflects the Company's assessment of the probability of achieving its performance targets. If any of these inputs or assumptions changes significantly, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period. Assumptions are evaluated and revised as necessary to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s experience. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by people who receive equity awards. The fair value of service-based and performance-based restricted stock units is discounted by the present value of the estimated future stream of dividends over the vesting period using the Black-Scholes model.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising costs:
	Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred and are included in SG&A expenses. Total advertising expense, including cooperative advertising costs, was $78,095,000, $76,714,000 and $85,003,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for some of their costs of advertising the Company’s products based on various criteria, including the value of purchases from the Company and various advertising specifications. Cooperative advertising costs are included in expenses because the Company receives an identifiable benefit in exchange for the cost, the advertising may be obtained from a party other than the customer, and the fair value of the advertising benefit can be reasonably estimated. Cooperative advertising costs were $6,032,000, $7,851,000 and $8,554,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
	In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2012-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. This ASU permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired before calculating the fair value of the assets. This ASU is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU requires an entity to disclose additional information with respect to changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional details about those amounts. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. This ASU provides clarification regarding the release of any cumulative translation adjustment when the parent ceases to have controlling financial interest in a business or group of assets held within a foreign entity. The amendment is effective on a prospective basis for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounts_Receivable_Net_Accoun

Accounts Receivable, Net Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Components of Accounts Receivable, Net	'
	Accounts receivable, net, is as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Trade accounts receivable	$	315,160		$	341,701
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,282		)	(7,377		)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	306,878		$	334,324

Inventories_Net_Inventories_Ne

Inventories, Net Inventories, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventories, Net	'
	Inventories, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Raw materials	$	1,130	$	1,633
	Work in process	1,203		1,969
	Finished goods	326,895		359,723
		$	329,228	$	363,325

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N1

Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net Properly, Plant, and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'
	Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	21,321		$	20,036
	Buildings and improvements	165,582			166,365
	Machinery and equipment	212,097			206,805
	Furniture and fixtures	65,540			54,914
	Leasehold improvements	78,631			72,426
	Construction in progress	62,582			43,021
		605,753			563,567
	Less accumulated depreciation	(326,380		)	(303,043		)
		$	279,373		$	260,524

Intangible_Assets_Net_and_Good1

Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Identifiable Intangible Assets	'
	Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Gross carrying amount	$	14,198		$	14,198
	Accumulated amortization	(5,331		)	(4,001		)
	Net carrying amount	8,867			10,197
	Intangible assets not subject to amortization	27,421			27,421
	Intangible assets, net	$	36,288		$	37,618

Accrued_Liabilities_Accrued_Li

Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Accrued salaries, bonus, vacation and other benefits	$	68,046		$	55,728
	Accrued import duties	10,594			15,023
	Product warranties	10,768			10,209
	Other	30,989			24,230
		$	120,397		$	105,190
Reconciliation of Product Warranties	'
	A reconciliation of product warranties is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of period	$	10,209		$	10,452		$	10,256
	Provision for warranty claims	5,644			4,905			4,758
	Warranty claims	(5,054		)	(5,272		)	(4,468		)
	Other	(31		)	124			(94		)
	Balance at end of period	$	10,768		$	10,209		$	10,452

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Consolidated Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	'
	Consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	U.S. operations	$	88,561			$	73,625			$	68,412
	Foreign operations	42,865				60,282				69,268
	Income before income tax	$	131,426			$	133,907			$	137,680
Components of Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	'
	The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	14,953			$	14,365			$	16,384
	State and local	1,999				876				1,995
	Non-U.S.	14,178				12,448				19,508
		31,130				27,689				37,887
	Deferred:
	Federal	11,363				5,806				407
	State and local	(120		)		690				229
	Non-U.S.	(4,550		)		(137		)		(4,322		)
		6,693				6,359				(3,686		)
	Income tax expense	$	37,823			$	34,048			$	34,201
Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to Effective Rate	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective rate reported in the financial statements:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(percent of income)
	Provision for federal income taxes at the statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit	1.5			1.7			1.5
	Non-U.S. income taxed at different rates	(3.7	)		(5.4	)		(6.5	)
	Foreign tax credits	(0.5	)		—			(1.8	)
	Reduction of unrecognized tax benefits	(1.9	)		(4.3	)		(3.5	)
	Research credits	(2.1	)		(1.7	)		(0.6	)
	Other	0.5			0.1			0.7
	Actual provision for income taxes	28.8	%		25.4	%		24.8	%
Significant Components of Deferred Taxes	'
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Non-deductible accruals and allowances	$	37,986			$	31,139
	Capitalized inventory costs	22,589				25,294
	Stock compensation	6,329				6,633
	Net operating loss carryforwards	9,683				6,198
	Depreciation and amortization	2,413				1,568
	Tax credits	198				10,398
	Other	1,055				755
	Gross deferred tax assets	80,253				81,985
	Valuation allowance	(8,633		)		(6,935		)
	Net deferred tax assets	71,620				75,050
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization	(20,243		)		(16,802		)
	Foreign currency loss	(2,540		)		(2,313		)
	Other	(810		)		(587		)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(23,593		)		(19,702		)
	Total net deferred taxes	$	48,027			$	55,348
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Balance at beginning of period	$	12,431			$	14,316			$	18,694
	Increases related to prior year tax positions	252				3,208				43
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions	(332		)		(19		)		(141		)
	Increases related to current year tax positions	4,281				2,049				1,388
	Settlements	(84		)		(1,817		)		(649		)
	Expiration of statute of limitations	(1,909		)		(5,306		)		(5,019		)
	Balance at end of period	$	14,639			$	12,431			$	14,316

Other_LongTerm_Liabilities_Oth

Other Long-Term Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Long Term Liabilities	'
	Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Straight-line and deferred rent liabilities	$	22,525	$	20,395
	Asset retirement obligations	2,052		1,849
	Deferred compensation plan liability (Note 13)	4,855		4,080
	Other	95		847
		$	29,527	$	27,171

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Rent Expense	'
	Rent expense, including percentage rent but excluding operating costs for which the Company is obligated, consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Rent expense included in SG&A expense	$	53,972	$	51,853	$	46,869
	Rent expense included in cost of sales	1,592		1,528		1,429
		$	55,564	$	53,381	$	48,298
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	2014	$	44,689
	2015	40,298
	2016	37,301
	2017	33,962
	2018	30,511
	Thereafter	88,926
		$	275,687

StockBased_Compensation_StockB

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'
	Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
	Cost of sales		$	347			$	287			$	282
	SG&A expense		8,531				7,546				7,588
	Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense		8,878				7,833				7,870
	Income tax benefits		(3,102		)		(2,724		)		(2,729		)
	Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax		$	5,776			$	5,109			$	5,141
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions	'
	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for the years ended December 31:
			2013		2012		2011 (1)
	Expected term		4.70 years		4.78 years		5.12 years
	Expected stock price volatility		30.53%		32.20%		30.76%
	Risk-free interest rate		0.71%		0.88%		1.84%
	Expected dividend yield		1.62%		1.80%		1.31%
	Weighted average grant date fair value		$12.36		$11.57		$16.09
	—————
	-1	During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company granted two stock option awards totaling 53,720 shares that vest 100% on the fifth anniversary of the grant date. Because the Company did not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term for these grants, the Company utilized the simplified method in developing an estimate of the expected term of these options.
Summary of Stock Option Activity	'
	The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Plan:
			Number of			Weighted				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
			Shares			Average
						Exercise
						Price
	Options outstanding at January 1, 2011		1,872,214			$	42.84			6.33		$	33,057
	Granted		340,973			61.38
	Cancelled		(40,396	)		43.68
	Exercised		(253,695	)		43.32
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2011		1,919,096			46.05				6.25		9,141
	Granted		358,169			48.82
	Cancelled		(172,465	)		52.9
	Exercised		(380,811	)		38.34
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2012		1,723,989			47.64				6.15		13,001
	Granted		354,110			54.66
	Cancelled		(59,549	)		53.33
	Exercised		(444,418	)		43.96
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,574,132			$	50.04			6.36		$	45,187
	Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013		1,520,425			$	49.9			6.28		$	43,859
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013		821,859			$	47.15			4.66		$	25,969
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions for Restricted Stock Units	'
	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for the years ended December 31:
			2013		2012		2011
	Vesting period		3.84 years		3.86 years		3.96 years
	Expected dividend yield		1.58%		1.77%		1.33%
	Estimated average fair value per restricted stock unit granted		$53.34		$46.57		$58.37
Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity	'
	The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit activity under the Plan:
			Number of			Weighted Average
			Shares			Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Restricted stock units outstanding at January 1, 2011		328,795			$	37.63
	Granted		145,768			58.37
	Vested		(146,951	)		38.01
	Forfeited		(30,860	)		41.79
	Restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2011		296,752			47.19
	Granted		185,303			46.57
	Vested		(91,383	)		42.39
	Forfeited		(70,114	)		46.26
	Restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012		320,558			48.31
	Granted		161,237			53.34
	Vested		(116,357	)		46.08
	Forfeited		(28,191	)		49.9
	Restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2013		337,247			$	51.33

Earnings_per_Share_Earnings_pe

Earnings per Share Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	A reconciliation of the common shares used in the denominator for computing basic and diluted EPS is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share	34,378		33,840		33,808
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	339		292		396
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share	34,717		34,132		34,204
	Earnings per share of common stock attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company:
	Basic	$	2.74	$	2.95	$	3.06
	Diluted	2.72		2.93		3.03

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Related Tax Effects	'
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of related tax effects, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
		Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities			Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Total
	Balance at January 1, 2011	$	36		$	(1,671	)	$	48,350		$	46,715
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(38		)	3,489			(8,701		)	(5,250		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			5,432			—			5,432
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(38		)	8,921			(8,701		)	182
	Balance at December 31, 2011	(2		)	7,250			39,649			46,897
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(7		)	753			4,518			5,264
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(5,498		)	—			(5,498		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(7		)	(4,745		)	4,518			(234		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	(9		)	2,505			44,167			46,663
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	3			2,779			(10,045		)	(7,263		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	—			(4,040		)	—			(4,040		)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	3			(1,261		)	(10,045		)	(11,303		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(6	)	$	1,244		$	34,122		$	35,360

Segment_Information_Segment_In

Segment Information Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Information	'
	The geographic distribution of the Company’s net sales, income before income taxes, interest income (expense), income tax (expense) benefit, and depreciation and amortization expense are summarized in the following tables (in thousands) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and for identifiable assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012. Intersegment net sales, which are recorded at a negotiated mark-up and eliminated in consolidation, are not material.
		2013			2012			2011
	Net sales to unrelated entities:
	United States	$	971,321		$	946,710		$	947,970
	LAAP	354,345			377,545			340,977
	EMEA	240,702			230,624			275,416
	Canada	118,628			114,684			129,622
		$	1,684,996		$	1,669,563		$	1,693,985
	Segment income (loss) from operations:
	United States	$	83,663		$	68,504		$	63,847
	LAAP	41,896			51,219			46,214
	EMEA	(975		)	7,993			13,779
	Canada	7,210			5,812			12,566
	Total income from operations	131,794			133,528			136,406
	Interest	503			379			1,274
	Other non-operating expense	(871		)	—			—
	Income before income tax	$	131,426		$	133,907		$	137,680
	Interest income (expense), net:
	United States	$	4,501		$	5,121		$	4,565
	LAAP	(162		)	(1,097		)	(666		)
	EMEA	(556		)	293			648
	Canada	(3,280		)	(3,938		)	(3,273		)
		$	503		$	379		$	1,274
	Income tax (expense) benefit:
	United States	$	(28,629	)	$	(21,961	)	$	(19,233	)
	LAAP	(11,135		)	(13,792		)	(12,163		)
	EMEA	2,959			1,527			(80		)
	Canada	(1,018		)	178			(2,725		)
		$	(37,823	)	$	(34,048	)	$	(34,201	)
	Depreciation and amortization expense:
	United States	$	29,922		$	31,025		$	33,100
	LAAP	4,061			4,214			3,241
	EMEA	4,032			4,112			6,292
	Canada	2,856			1,541			927
		$	40,871		$	40,892		$	43,560
	Assets:
	United States	$	1,156,323		$	1,031,838
	LAAP	287,754			229,139
	EMEA	317,717			293,878
	Canada	179,047			177,912
	Total identifiable assets	1,940,841			1,732,767
	Eliminations and reclassifications	(335,253		)	(273,925		)
		$	1,605,588		$	1,458,842
	Net sales by product category:
	Apparel, accessories and equipment	$	1,374,598		$	1,347,005		$	1,334,883
	Footwear	310,398			322,558			359,102
		$	1,684,996		$	1,669,563		$	1,693,985

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk1

Financial Instruments and Risk Management Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Gross Notional Amount of Outstanding Derivatives	'
	The following table presents the gross notional amount of outstanding derivative instruments (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Currency forward contracts	$	99,000			$	70,000
	Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
	Currency forward contracts	109,000				121,934
Balance Sheet Classification and Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'
	The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments (in thousands):
				December 31,
		Balance Sheet Classification		2013				2012
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Derivative instruments in asset positions:
	Currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	1,936			$	2,147
	Currency forward contracts	Other non-current assets		24				489
	Derivative instruments in liability positions:
	Currency forward contracts	Accrued liabilities		872				579
	Currency forward contracts	Other long-term liabilities		95				—
	Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
	Derivative instruments in asset positions:
	Currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,956				4,072
	Derivative instruments in liability positions:
	Currency forward contracts	Accrued liabilities		280				743
Effect and Classification of Derivative Instruments	'
	The following table presents the effect and classification of derivative instruments for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
				For the Year Ended
				December 31,
		Statement Of Operations Classification		2013				2012			2011
	Currency Forward Contracts:
	Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
	Gain recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax	—		$	2,779			$	753		$	3,489
	Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income for the effective portion	Cost of sales		5,721				5,908			(6,862		)
	Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance	Cost of sales		—				441			—
	Loss recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion	Cost of sales		(71		)		(40		)	(1,889		)
	Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
	Gain recognized in income	Other non-operating expense		8,824				—			—
	Gain (loss) recognized in income	Selling, general and administrative expense		—				(1,841		)	1,216

Fair_Value_Measures_Fair_Value

Fair Value Measures Fair Value Measures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013									Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'									'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'									'
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):									Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:									Assets:
	Cash equivalents									Cash equivalents
	Money market funds	$	175,624	$	—	$	—	$	175,624	Money market funds	$	70,857	$	—	$	—	$	70,857
	Time deposits	25,111		9,526		—		34,637		Time deposits	25,035		—		—		25,035
	Certificates of deposit	—		735		—		735		Certificates of deposit	—		2,450		—		2,450
	Reverse repurchase agreements	—		45,000		—		45,000		U.S. Government-backed repurchase agreements	—		25,000		—		25,000
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		9,898		—		9,898		U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		5,348		—		5,348
	Available-for-sale short-term investments									Available-for-sale short-term investments
	Short-term municipal bond fund	15,004		—		—		15,004		Certificates of deposit	—		7,596		—		7,596
	Certificates of deposit	—		9,546		—		9,546		Variable-rate demand notes	—		22,640		—		22,640
	Variable-rate demand notes	—		52,105		—		52,105		U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		14,425		—		14,425
	U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds	—		14,764		—		14,764		Other current assets
										Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)	—		6,219		—		6,219
	Other short-term investments
	Mutual fund shares	336		—		—		336		Non-current assets
										Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)	—		489		—		489
	Other current assets
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)	—		4,892		—		4,892		Mutual fund shares	4,080		—		—		4,080
	Non-current assets									Total assets measured at fair value	$	99,972	$	84,167	$	—	$	184,139
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)	—		24		—		24
										Liabilities:
	Mutual fund shares	4,855		—		—		4,855		Accrued liabilities
										Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)	$	—	$	1,322	$	—	$	1,322
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	220,930	$	146,490	$	—	$	367,420
										Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	1,322	$	—	$	1,322
	Liabilities:
	Accrued liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)	$	—	$	1,152	$	—	$	1,152
	Other long-term liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)	—		95		—		95
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	1,247	$	—	$	1,247

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Impairment charge of long-lived assets	$8,995,000	$1,653,000	$6,211,000
Inventory planning, receiving and handling costs	56,891,000	59,212,000	65,290,000
Advertising costs	78,095,000	76,714,000	85,003,000
Cooperative Advertising Expense	$6,032,000	$7,851,000	$8,554,000
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'15 years	'	'
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'30 years	'	'
Land Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'15 years	'	'
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'3 years	'	'
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'10 years	'	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'3 years	'	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'10 years	'	'
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'7 years	'	'
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'3 years	'	'
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life minimum (years)	'10 years	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Delivery time by geographic location (in days)	1	'	'
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Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'
Delivery time by geographic location (in days)	5	'	'

Concentrations_Concentations_D

Concentrations Concentations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Apparel Production [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration risk sourcing countries	'20
Footwear Production [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration risk sourcing countries	'4
Maximum [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Remaining maturity of derivative contracts	'2 years
Aggregate unrealized gain of derivative contracts with single counterparty	2,000,000
Canada [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration percentage	10.50%
Vietnam And China [Member] | Apparel [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration percentage	67.00%
China And Vietnam [Member] | Footwear [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration percentage	99.00%
Five Largest Apparel Factory Groups [Member] | Apparel [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration percentage	30.00%
Largest Apparel Factory Groups [Member] | Apparel [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration percentage	13.00%
Five Largest Footwear Factory Groups [Member] | Footwear [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration percentage	79.00%
Largest Footwear Factory Groups [Member] | Footwear [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Concentration percentage	36.00%

NonControlling_Interest_NonCon1

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	60.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	40.00%
Non-controlling Interest [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	$8,000,000
Parent [Member]	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	$12,000,000

Accounts_Receivable_Net_Accoun1

Accounts Receivable, Net Accounts Receivable, Net (Components of Accounts Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	$315,160	$341,701
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-8,282	-7,377
Accounts receivable, net	$306,878	$334,324

Inventories_Net_Inventories_Ne1

Inventories, Net Inventories, Net (Schedule of Inventories, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$1,130	$1,633
Work in process	1,203	1,969
Finished goods	326,895	359,723
Inventory, net	$329,228	$363,325

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N2

Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net (Schedule of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$605,753	$563,567
Less accumulated depreciation	-326,380	-303,043
Property, plant, and equipment, net	279,373	260,524
Land and Land Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	21,321	20,036
Building and Building Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	165,582	166,365
Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	212,097	206,805
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	65,540	54,914
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	78,631	72,426
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$62,582	$43,021

Intangible_Assets_Net_and_Good2

Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization expense	$1,330,000	$1,402,000	$1,403,000
Estimated amortization expense, 2014	1,330,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2015	1,330,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2016	1,330,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2017	1,330,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2018	1,330,000	'	'
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill)	$0	$0	$0
Patents And Purchased Technology [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization period, in years	'10 years	'	'

Intangible_Assets_Net_and_Good3

Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	$14,198	$14,198
Accumulated amortization	-5,331	-4,001
Net carrying amount	8,867	10,197
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	27,421	27,421
Intangible assets, net	$36,288	$37,618

ShortTerm_Borrowings_and_Credi1

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'Euro Overnight Index Average ("EONIA") plus 75 basis points

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'LIBOR plus 100 basis points

'Bank of Tokyo Prime Rate

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'

'

'

'CD rate plus 220 basis points

'

'

'LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points

'LIBOR plus 162.5 basis points

Line of credit facility amount outstanding

$0

$156,000

$0

$0

$0

'

$156,000

$0

$0

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'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$0

$0

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Available credit amount

125,000,000

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5,000,000

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Maturity date of agreement

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1-Jul-18

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Maximum borrowing capacity

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'

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28,241,000

30,000,000

'

'

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42,331,000

3,161,000

25,800,000

5,000,000

12,849,000

10,000,000

300,000,000

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20,000,000

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Letters of credit, outstanding amount

$0

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Accrued_Liabilities_Accrued_Li1

Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities (Schedule of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accrued salaries, bonus, vacation and other benefits	$68,046	$55,728	'	'
Accrued import duties	10,594	15,023	'	'
Product warranties	10,768	10,209	10,452	10,256
Other	30,989	24,230	'	'
Accrued liabilities, total	$120,397	$105,190	'	'

Accrued_Liabilities_Accrued_Li2

Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities (Reconciliation of Product Warranties) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$10,209	$10,452	$10,256
Provision for warranty claims	5,644	4,905	4,758
Warranty claims	-5,054	-5,272	-4,468
Other	-31	124	-94
Balance at end of period	$10,768	$10,209	$10,452

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Narr

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	$76,525,000	$56,749,000	'
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	1-Jan-15	'	'
Deferred tax assets, net operating loss carryforwards	9,683,000	6,198,000	'
Operating loss carryforward, valuation allowance	8,297,000	6,198,000	'
Non-current deferred tax assets	3,994,000	6,293,000	'
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	320,708,000	'	'
Unrecognized deferred tax liability associated with undistributed earnings	77,825,000	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate	12,679,000	10,328,000	'
Estimated change in unrecognized tax benefits, minimum range	0	'	'
Estimated change in unrecognized tax benefits, maximum range	14,077,000	'	'
Interest expense and penalties recognized (reversed)	-253,000	-357,000	-501,000
Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions	$2,823,000	$3,077,000	'

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Cons

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Consolidated Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
U.S. operations	$88,561	$73,625	$68,412
Foreign operations	42,865	60,282	69,268
Income before income tax	$131,426	$133,907	$137,680

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Comp

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Components of Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current, federal	$14,953	$14,365	$16,384
Current, state and local	1,999	876	1,995
Current, non-U.S.	14,178	12,448	19,508
Current income tax expense	31,130	27,689	37,887
Deferred, federal	11,363	5,806	407
Deferred, state and local	-120	690	229
Deferred, non-U.S.	-4,550	-137	-4,322
Deferred income tax expense	6,693	6,359	-3,686
Income tax expense	$37,823	$34,048	$34,201

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Reco

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to Effective Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Provision for federal income taxes at the statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit	1.50%	1.70%	1.50%
Non-U.S. income taxes at different rates	-3.70%	-5.40%	-6.50%
Foreign tax credits	-0.50%	0.00%	-1.80%
Reduction of accrued income taxes	-1.90%	-4.30%	-3.50%
Research credits	-2.10%	-1.70%	-0.60%
Other	0.50%	0.10%	0.70%
Actual provision for income taxes	28.80%	25.40%	24.80%

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Sign

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Significant Components of Deferred Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Non-deductible accruals and allowances	$37,986	$31,139
Capitalized inventory costs	22,589	25,294
Stock compensation	6,329	6,633
Net operating loss carryforwards	9,683	6,198
Depreciation and amortization	2,413	1,568
Tax credits	198	10,398
Other	1,055	755
Gross deferred tax assets	80,253	81,985
Valuation allowance	-8,633	-6,935
Net deferred tax assets	71,620	75,050
Depreciation and amortization	-20,243	-16,802
Foreign currency loss	-2,540	-2,313
Other	-810	-587
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-23,593	-19,702
Total net deferred taxes	$48,027	$55,348

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Reco1

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$12,431	$14,316	$18,694
Increases related to prior year tax positions	252	3,208	43
Decreases related to prior year tax positions	-332	-19	-141
Increases related to current year tax positions	4,281	2,049	1,388
Settlements	-84	-1,817	-649
Expiration of statute of limitations	-1,909	-5,306	-5,019
Balance at end of period	$14,639	$12,431	$14,316

Other_LongTerm_Liabilities_Oth1

Other Long-Term Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities (Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Straight-line and deferred rent liabilities	$22,525	$20,395
Asset retirement obligations	2,052	1,849
Deferred compensation plan liability	4,855	4,080
Other	95	847
Total other long-term liabilities	$29,527	$27,171

Retirement_Savings_Plans_Retir

Retirement Savings Plans Retirement Savings Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Liability to participants under deferred compensation plan	$4,855,000	$4,080,000	'
Current liability to participants under deferred compensation plan	336,000	'	'
401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Company contributions to the plan	5,200,000	4,966,000	5,223,000
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Company contributions to the plan	483,000	259,000	245,000
Fair value of mutual fund investments	$4,855,000	$4,080,000	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Y
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	0
Inventories [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Outstanding inventory purchase obligations	216,752,000
Minimum [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Operating leases, base lease term	5
Maximum [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Operating leases, base lease term	10

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Rent Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Rent expense	$55,564	$53,381	$48,298
Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Rent expense	53,972	51,853	46,869
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Rent expense	$1,592	$1,528	$1,429

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$44,689
2015	40,298
2016	37,301
2017	33,962
2018	30,511
Thereafter	88,926
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, total	$275,687

Shareholders_Equity_Shareholde

Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stock repurchase plan, authorized amount	$500,000,000
Aggregate shares repurchased under stock repurchase plan	9,593,278
Stock repurchased to date, value	$441,443,000

StockBased_Compensation_StockB1

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares authorized	10,400,000	'	'
Shares available for future grants	2,187,824	'	'
Tax benefit for the deduction from stock-based award transactions	$4,793,000	$3,410,000	$4,702,000
Stock-based compensation expense	8,878,000	7,833,000	7,870,000
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	3,479,000	3,180,000	3,550,000
Unrecognized costs related to share based compensation	5,637,000	'	'
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized costs related to stock options, years	'2 years 2 months 23 days	'	'
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	7,491,000	5,517,000	4,906,000
Cash received on exercises of stock options	19,537,000	14,600,000	10,991,000
Stock Options [Member] | After2000 And Before2009 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'4 years	'	'
Expiration period, years	'10 years	'	'
Stock Options [Member] | During2005 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'1 year	'	'
Expiration period, years	'10 years	'	'
Stock Options [Member] | After2008 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'4 years	'	'
Expiration period, years	'10 years	'	'
Service Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | After2008 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'4 years	'	'
Service Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Prior To2009 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'3 years	'	'
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Prior To2010 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Additional requisite service period, years	'1 year	'	'
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Prior To2010 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'2 years 6 months	'	'
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member] | After2009 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'2 years	'	'
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Prior To2010 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'3 years	'	'
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member] | After2009 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'3 years	'	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	5,399,000	4,653,000	4,320,000
Unrecognized costs related to share based compensation	10,640,000	'	'
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized costs related to stock options, years	'2 years 3 months 4 days	'	'
Company withheld shares	41,683	30,299	48,059
Company withheld shares, tax obligations	2,291,000	1,486,000	2,974,000
Grant date fair value of vested units	$5,362,000	$3,874,000	$5,586,000
Simplified Method [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period of options granted, years	'	'5 years	'

StockBased_Compensation_StockB2

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$8,878,000	$7,833,000	$7,870,000
Income tax benefits	-3,102,000	-2,724,000	-2,729,000
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	5,776,000	5,109,000	5,141,000
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	347,000	287,000	282,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$8,531,000	$7,546,000	$7,588,000

StockBased_Compensation_StockB3

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock options granted	354,110	358,169	340,973
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected term, years	'4 years 8 months 12 days	'4 years 9 months 11 days	'5 years 1 month 13 days	[1]
Expected stock price volatility	30.53%	32.20%	30.76%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate	0.71%	0.88%	1.84%	[1]
Expected dividend yield	1.62%	1.80%	1.31%	[1]
Weighted average grant date fair value	12.36	11.57	16.09	[1]
Simplified Method [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock options granted	'	53,720	'
Vesting period	'	'5 years	'
[1]	During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company granted two stock option awards totaling 53,720 shares that vest 100% on the fifth anniversary of the grant date. Because the Company did not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term for these grants, the Company utilized the simplified method in developing an estimate of the expected term of these options.

StockBased_Compensation_StockB4

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Summary of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Options outstanding, beginning, number of shares	1,723,989	1,919,096	1,872,214	'
Granted, number of shares	354,110	358,169	340,973	'
Cancelled, number of shares	-59,549	-172,465	-40,396	'
Exercised, number of shares	-444,418	-380,811	-253,695	'
Options outstanding, ending, number of shares	1,574,132	1,723,989	1,919,096	1,872,214
Options outstanding, beginning, weighted average exercise price	$47.64	$46.05	$42.84	'
Granted, weighted average exercise price	$54.66	$48.82	$61.38	'
Cancelled, weighted average exercise price	$53.33	$52.90	$43.68	'
Exercised, weighted average exercise price	$43.96	$38.34	$43.32	'
Options outstanding, ending, weighted average exercise price	$50.04	$47.64	$46.05	$42.84
Options outstanding, beginning, weighted average remaining contractual life, years	'6 years 4 months 10 days	'6 years 1 month 24 days	'6 years 3 months	'6 years 4 months
Options outstanding, ending, weighted average remaining contractual life, years	'6 years 4 months 10 days	'6 years 1 month 24 days	'6 years 3 months	'6 years 4 months
Options outstanding, beginning, aggregate intrinsic value	$13,001	$9,141	$33,057	'
Options outstanding, ending, aggregate intrinsic value	45,187	13,001	9,141	33,057
Options vested and expected to vest, number of shares	1,520,425	'	'	'
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average exercise price	$49.90	'	'	'
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average remining contractual life, years	'6 years 3 months 11 days	'	'	'
Options vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value	43,859	'	'	'
Options exercisable, number of shares	821,859	'	'	'
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$47.15	'	'	'
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life	'4 years 7 months 28 days	'	'	'
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$25,969	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_StockB5

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Restricted Stock Units) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Vesting period	'3 years 10 months 2 days	'3 years 10 months 10 days	'3 years 11 months 16 days
Expected dividend yield	1.58%	1.77%	1.33%
Estimated average fair value per restricted stock unit granted	$53.34	$46.57	$58.37

StockBased_Compensation_StockB6

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restricted stock units outstanding, beginning, number of shares	320,558	296,752	328,795
Granted, number of shares	161,237	185,303	145,768
Vested, number of shares	-116,357	-91,383	-146,951
Forfeited, number of shares	-28,191	-70,114	-30,860
Restricted stock units outstanding, ending, number of shares	337,247	320,558	296,752
Restricted stock units outstanding, beginning, weighted average grate date fair value per share	$48.31	$47.19	$37.63
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value per share	$53.34	$46.57	$58.37
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	$46.08	$42.39	$38.01
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value	$49.90	$46.26	$41.79
Restricted stock units outstanding, ending, weighted average grate date fair value per share	$51.33	$48.31	$47.19

Earnings_per_Share_Earnings_pe1

Earnings per Share Earnings per Share (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Options And Service Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, number of shares	360,795	887,186	452,907
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, number of shares	10,929	36,506	34,448

Earnings_per_Share_Earnings_pe2

Earnings per Share Earnings per Share (Schedule of Earnings per Share, Basic and Diluted) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share	34,378	33,840	33,808
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	339	292	396
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share	34,717	34,132	34,204
Basic	$2.74	$2.95	$3.06
Diluted	$2.72	$2.93	$3.03

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Related Tax Effects) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period	$46,663	$46,897	$46,715
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-7,263	5,264	-5,250
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	-4,040	-5,498	5,432
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	-11,303	-234	182
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	35,360	46,663	46,897
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Available-For-Sale Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period	-9	-2	36
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	3	-7	-38
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	3	-7	-38
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	-6	-9	-2
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Derivative Transactions [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period	2,505	7,250	-1,671
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,779	753	3,489
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	-4,040	-5,498	5,432
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	-1,261	-4,745	8,921
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	1,244	2,505	7,250
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income at beginning of period	44,167	39,649	48,350
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-10,045	4,518	-8,701
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	-10,045	4,518	-8,701
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	$34,122	$44,167	$39,649

Segment_Information_Segment_In1

Segment Information Segment Information (Schedule of Segment Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	$1,684,996	$1,669,563	$1,693,985
Income (loss) from operations	131,794	133,528	136,406
Interest income (expense), net	503	379	1,274
Other non-operating income (expense)	-871	0	0
Income before income taxes	131,426	133,907	137,680
Income tax (expense) benefit	-37,823	-34,048	-34,201
Depreciation and amortization expense	40,871	40,892	43,560
Assets	1,605,588	1,458,842	'
Total identifiable assets	1,940,841	1,732,767	'
United States [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	971,321	946,710	947,970
Income (loss) from operations	83,663	68,504	63,847
Interest income (expense), net	4,501	5,121	4,565
Income tax (expense) benefit	-28,629	-21,961	-19,233
Depreciation and amortization expense	29,922	31,025	33,100
Assets	1,156,323	1,031,838	'
LAAP [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	354,345	377,545	340,977
Income (loss) from operations	41,896	51,219	46,214
Interest income (expense), net	-162	-1,097	-666
Income tax (expense) benefit	-11,135	-13,792	-12,163
Depreciation and amortization expense	4,061	4,214	3,241
Assets	287,754	229,139	'
EMEA [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	240,702	230,624	275,416
Income (loss) from operations	-975	7,993	13,779
Interest income (expense), net	-556	293	648
Income tax (expense) benefit	2,959	1,527	-80
Depreciation and amortization expense	4,032	4,112	6,292
Assets	317,717	293,878	'
Canada [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	118,628	114,684	129,622
Income (loss) from operations	7,210	5,812	12,566
Interest income (expense), net	-3,280	-3,938	-3,273
Income tax (expense) benefit	-1,018	178	-2,725
Depreciation and amortization expense	2,856	1,541	927
Assets	179,047	177,912	'
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets	-335,253	-273,925	'
Apparel, Accessories And Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	1,374,598	1,347,005	1,334,883
Footwear [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales to unrelated entities	$310,398	$322,558	$359,102

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk2

Financial Instruments and Risk Management Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives [Line Items]	'
Deferred net gains on derivatives accumulated in other comprehensive income expected to be reclassified to net income in next twelve months	$2,032,000
Maximum [Member]	'
Derivatives [Line Items]	'
Remaining maturity of derivative contracts	'2 years
Aggregate unrealized gain of derivative contracts with single counterparty	$2,000,000

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk3

Financial Instruments and Risk Management Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Gross Notional Amount of Outstanding Derivatives) (Details) (Foreign Exchange Forward [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency forward contracts	$99,000	$70,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency forward contracts	$109,000	$121,934

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk4

Financial Instruments and Risk Management Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Balance Sheet Classification and Fair Value of Derivative Instruments) (Details) (Forward Contracts [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of derivative assets	$2,956	$4,072
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of derivative liabilities	280	743
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of derivative assets	1,936	2,147
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of derivative assets	24	489
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of derivative liabilities	872	579
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of derivative liabilities	$95	$0

Financial_Instruments_and_Risk5

Financial Instruments and Risk Management Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Effect and Classification of Derivative Instuments) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax	$2,779	$753	$3,489
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income for the effective portion	5,721	5,908	-6,862
Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance	0	441	0
Loss recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion	-71	-40	-1,889
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) recognized in income	8,824	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) recognized in income	$0	($1,841)	$1,216

Fair_Value_Measures_Fair_Value1

Fair Value Measures Fair Value Measures (Narrative) (Details) (EMEA [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Asset Impairment Charges	$8,995,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure	$19,300,000

Fair_Value_Measures_Fair_Value2

Fair Value Measures Fair Value Measures (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$367,420	$184,139
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,247	1,322
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	220,930	99,972
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	146,490	84,167
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,247	1,322
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Money Market Funds [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	175,624	70,857
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	175,624	70,857
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Bank Time Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	34,637	25,035
Bank Time Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	25,111	25,035
Bank Time Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,526	0
Bank Time Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	735	2,450
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,546	7,596
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	735	2,450
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,546	7,596
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	45,000	25,000
Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	45,000	25,000
Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,898	5,348
U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	14,764	14,425
U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,898	5,348
U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	14,764	14,425
U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
U.S. Government-Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Short-term municipal bond fund [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	15,004	'
Short-term municipal bond fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	15,004	'
Short-term municipal bond fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'
Short-term municipal bond fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'
Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	52,105	22,640
Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	52,105	22,640
Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	4,892	6,219
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Non Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	24	489
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Non Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	4,892	6,219
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Non Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	24	489
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Non Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Trading Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	336	'
Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Non Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	4,855	4,080
Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Trading Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	336	'
Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Non Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	4,855	4,080
Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Trading Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'
Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Non Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Trading Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'
Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Non Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,152	1,322
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	95	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,152	1,322
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	95	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$0	'

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]	'		'		'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$7,377		$7,545		$7,098
Charged to Costs and Expenses	2,609		981		1,045
Deductions	-1,687	[1]	-1,173	[1]	-547	[1]
Other	-17	[2]	24	[2]	-51	[2]
Balance at End of Period	8,282		7,377		7,545
Allowance For Sales Returns And Miscellaneous Claims [Member]	'		'		'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	32,547		28,201		17,236
Charged to Costs and Expenses	42,327		63,453		51,597
Deductions	-48,473	[1]	-58,353	[1]	-40,651	[1]
Other	-1,276	[2]	-754	[2]	19	[2]
Balance at End of Period	$25,125		$32,547		$28,201
[1]	Charges to the accounts included in this column are for the purposes for which the reserves were created.
[2]	Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.