| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001359841 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Hanesbrands Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-32891 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3552316 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1000 East Hanes Mill Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Winston-Salem |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27105 |
| City Area Code | (336) |
| Local Phone Number | 519-8080 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 |
| Trading Symbol | HBI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
