Document And Entity Information
| Document And Entity Information | Jun. 04, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | DELTA APPAREL, INC. |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Jun. 04, 2024 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | GA |
| Entity, File Number | 1-15583 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 58-2508794 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 2750 Premiere Pkwy., Suite 100 |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Duluth |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 30097 |
| City Area Code | 678 |
| Local Phone Number | 775-6900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common |
| Trading Symbol | DLA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001101396 |