Culp (CULP) 10-Q 12 Dec 14 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Document Type	'10-Q
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	2-Nov-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2
Trading Symbol	'CFI
Entity Registrant Name	'CULP INC
Entity Central Index Key	'0000723603
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--05-03
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	12,218,521

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_NET

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$73,991	$70,589	$150,051	$140,730
Cost of sales	61,713	58,354	125,058	115,422
Gross profit	12,278	12,235	24,993	25,308
Selling, general and administrative expenses	7,379	7,200	14,798	14,299
Income from operations	4,899	5,035	10,195	11,009
Interest expense	'	99	67	239
Interest income	-153	-102	-294	-195
Other expense	162	224	73	616
Income before income taxes	4,890	4,814	10,349	10,349
Income taxes	1,889	1,718	4,003	4,023
Net income	$3,001	$3,096	$6,346	$6,326
Net income per share, basic	$0.25	$0.25	$0.52	$0.52
Net income per share, diluted	$0.24	$0.25	$0.51	$0.51
Average shares outstanding, basic	12,218	12,183	12,215	12,165
Average shares outstanding, diluted	12,401	12,389	12,403	12,391

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$3,001	$3,096	$6,346	$6,326
Other comprehensive (loss) gain	'	'	'	'
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments	-18	22	-28	-113
Total other comprehensive (loss) gain	-18	22	-28	-113
Comprehensive income	$2,983	$3,118	$6,318	$6,213

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_UN

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$28,953	$29,303	[1]	$24,267
Short-term investments	6,318	6,294	[1]	6,220
Accounts receivable, net	25,045	27,409	[1]	24,937
Inventories	38,228	40,674	[1]	44,882
Deferred income taxes	6,191	6,230	[1]	7,745
Income taxes receivable	'	121	[1]	'
Other current assets	2,303	2,344	[1]	2,550
Total current assets	107,038	112,375	[1]	110,601
Property, plant and equipment, net	33,204	31,376	[1]	30,559
Goodwill	11,462	11,462	[1]	11,462
Deferred income taxes	508	2,040	[1]	661
Long-term investments	1,911	765	[1]	'
Other assets	2,539	2,917	[1]	2,959
Total assets	156,662	160,935	[1]	156,242
Current liabilities:	'	'		'
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,200	2,200	[1]	2,200
Accounts payable-trade	25,450	26,686	[1]	28,543
Accounts payable - capital expenditures	178	277	[1]	66
Accrued expenses	7,723	9,181	[1]	11,672
Income taxes payable - current	268	442	[1]	304
Total current liabilities	35,819	38,786	[1]	42,785
Income taxes payable - long-term	3,980	3,962	[1]	4,141
Deferred income taxes	1,395	1,013	[1]	5,016
Line of credit	'	586	[1]	585
Deferred compensation	3,794	2,644	[1]	'
Long-term debt, less current maturities	'	2,200	[1]	2,200
Total liabilities	44,988	49,191	[1]	54,727
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)	'	'	[1]	'
Shareholders' equity	'	'		'
Preferred stock, $0.05 par value, authorized 10,000,000	'	'	[1]	'
Common stock, $0.05 par value, authorized 40,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 12,218,521 at November 2, 2014; 12,250,030 at October 27, 2013; and 12,250,030 at April 27, 2014	611	612	[1]	612
Capital contributed in excess of par value	42,658	42,932	[1]	42,598
Accumulated earnings	68,493	68,260	[1]	58,364
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-88	-60	[1]	-59
Total shareholders' equity	111,674	111,744	[1]	101,515
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$156,662	$160,935	[1]	$156,242
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_UN1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'		'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.05	$0.05	[1]	$0.05
Preferred stock, authorized shares	10,000,000	10,000,000	[1]	10,000,000
Common stock, par value	$0.05	$0.05	[1]	$0.05
Common stock, authorized shares	40,000,000	40,000,000	[1]	40,000,000
Common stock, issued	12,218,521	12,250,030	[1]	12,250,030
Common stock, outstanding	12,218,521	12,250,030	[1]	12,250,030
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'		'
Net income	$6,346		$6,326
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'
Depreciation	2,812		2,636
Amortization of other assets	94		81
Stock-based compensation	291		376
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	-108		-143
Deferred income taxes	2,061		2,140
Gain on sale of equipment	-35		-74
Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses	-171		203
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition of assets:	'		'
Accounts receivable	2,360		-1,419
Inventories	2,467		-6,331
Other current assets	34		-437
Other assets	-36		-47
Accounts payable - trade	-1,275		5,923
Accrued expenses and deferred compensation	-324		-158
Income taxes	22		367
Net cash provided by operating activities	14,538		9,443
Cash flows from investing activities:	'		'
Capital expenditures	-5,087		-1,900
Net cash paid for acquisition of assets	'		-2,640
Proceeds from the sale of equipment	391		113
Proceeds from life insurance policies	320		'
Payments on life insurance policies	'		-30
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments	1,628		'
Purchase of short-term investments	-1,675		-1,047
Purchase of long-term investments	-1,146		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-5,569		-5,504
Cash flows from financing activities:	'		'
Payments on lines of credit	-538		'
Payments on long-term debt	-2,200		-2,200
Proceeds from common stock issued	89		194
Common stock shares repurchased	-745		'
Dividends paid	-6,113		-979
Debt issuance costs	'		-62
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	108		143
Net cash used in financing activities	-9,399		-2,904
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	80		-298
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-350		737
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	29,303	[1]	23,530
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$28,953		$24,267
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_SHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (USD $)		Total	Common Stock	Capital Contributed in Excess of Par Value	Accumulated Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance at Apr. 28, 2013		$95,583	$611	$41,901	$53,017	$54
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 28, 2013		'	12,224,894	'	'	'
Net income		17,447	'	'	17,447	'
Stock-based compensation		710	'	710	'	'
Unrealized loss on investments		-114	'	'	'	-114
Excess tax benefit related to stock based compensation		143	'	143	'	'
Fully vested common stock award		'	3,000	'	'	'
Common stock issued in connection with exercise of stock options (in shares)		'	23,125	'	'	'
Common stock issued in connection with exercise of stock options		194	1	193	'	'
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable (in shares)		'	-989	'	'	'
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable		-15	'	-15	'	'
Dividends paid		-2,204	'	'	-2,204	'
Balance at Apr. 27, 2014	[1]	111,744	612	42,932	68,260	-60
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 27, 2014	[1]	'	12,250,030	'	'	'
Net income		6,346	'	'	6,346	'
Stock-based compensation		291	'	291	'	'
Unrealized loss on investments		-28	'	'	'	-28
Excess tax benefit related to stock based compensation		108	'	108	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)		'	-43,014	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased		-745	-2	-743	'	'
Fully vested common stock award		'	3,000	'	'	'
Common stock issued in connection with exercise of stock options (in shares)		'	9,500	'	'	'
Common stock issued in connection with exercise of stock options		89	1	88	'	'
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable (in shares)		'	-995	'	'	'
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable		-18	'	-18	'	'
Dividends paid		-6,113	'	'	-6,113	'
Balance at Nov. 02, 2014		$111,674	$611	$42,658	$68,493	($88)
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 02, 2014		'	12,218,521	'	'	'
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	1.  Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Culp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “company”) include all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position.  All of these adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of future results.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, which are included in the company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2014 for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2014.
	The company’s six months ended November 2, 2014 and October 27, 2013, represent 27 and 26 week periods, respectively.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2. Significant Accounting Policies
	As of November 2, 2014, there were no changes in the nature of our significant accounting policies or the application of those policies from those reported in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year then ended April 27, 2014.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	None
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended its authoritative guidance on accounting for certain share-based payment awards. The amended guidance requires that share-based compensation awards with terms of a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award and compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved. The guidance will be effective in our fiscal 2017 first quarter. The guidance will permit an entity to apply the amendments in the update either (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (b) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the consolidated financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. Currently, we do not have any share-based payment awards with terms of a performance target that affects vesting and could be achieved after the requisite service period. We will apply this new guidance when it becomes effective, and we will evaluate the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued accounting guidance on revenue recognition. The amended guidance will enhance the comparability of revenue recognition practices and will be applied to all contracts with customers. Improved disclosures related to the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized are requirements under the amended guidance. This guidance will be effective in our fiscal 2018 first quarter and will be required to be applied retrospectively. We are currently assessing the impact that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements at this time.

Business_Combinations_Mattress

Business Combinations - Mattress Fabric Segment	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combinations - Mattress Fabric Segment	'
	3.   Business Combinations – Mattress Fabric Segment
	On May 8, 2013, we entered into an asset purchase and consulting agreement with Bodet & Horst GMBH & Co. KG and certain affiliates (“Bodet & Horst”) that provided for, among other things, the purchase of equipment and certain other assets from Bodet & Horst and the restructuring of prior consulting and non-compete agreements pursuant to an earlier asset purchase and consulting agreement with Bodet & Horst dated August 11, 2008. This agreement was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. We agreed with Bodet & Horst to replace the prior non-compete agreement that prevented us from selling certain mattress fabrics and products to a leading manufacturer, which now allows us to make such sales. In addition, the prior consulting and non-compete agreement, under which Bodet & Horst agreed not to sell most  mattress fabrics in North America, was replaced, expanded, and extended pursuant to the new asset purchase and consulting agreement.
	The purchase price for the equipment and the other certain assets noted below was $2.6 million in cash.
	Direct acquisition costs related to this business combination totaled $83,000.
	The following table presents the allocation of the acquisition cost to the assets acquired based on their fair values:
	(dollars in thousands)	Fair Value
	Equipment (Note 10)	$	890
	Non-compete agreement (Notes 7 and 10)		882
	Customer relationships (Notes 7 and 10)		868
		$	2,640
	The company recorded its non-compete at its fair value based on a discounted cash flow valuation model. The company recorded its customer relationships at its fair value based on a multi-period excess earnings valuation model. This non-compete agreement will be amortized on a straight line basis over the fifteen year life of the agreement. The customer relationships will be amortized on a straight line basis over their useful life of seventeen years. The equipment will be amortized on a straight line basis over its useful life of seven years.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	4.  Stock-Based Compensation
	Incentive Stock Option Awards
	We did not grant any incentive stock option awards through the second quarter of fiscal 2015.
	At November 2, 2014, options to purchase 140,700 shares of common stock were outstanding and exercisable, had a weighted average exercise price of $6.50 per share, and a weighted average contractual term of 3.2 years. At November 2, 2014, the aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisble was $1.8 million.
	The aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised for the six months ending November 2, 2014 and October 27, 2013, was $80,000 and $224,000, respectively.
	At November 2, 2014, there were no unvested incentive stock option awards. Therefore, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to incentive stock option awards at November 2, 2014.
	No compensation expense was recorded on incentive stock options for the six months ended November 2, 2014. We recorded $8,000 of compensation expense on incentive stock option grants within selling, general, and administrative expense for the six months ended October 27, 2013.
	Common Stock Awards
	On October 1, 2014, we granted a total of 3,000 shares of common stock to our outside directors. These shares of common stock vested immediately and were measured at $17.95 per share, which represents the closing price of the company’s common stock at the date of grant.
	On October 1, 2013, we granted a total of 3,000 shares of common stock to our outside directors. These shares of common stock vested immediately and were measured at $18.84 per share, which represents the closing price of the company’s common stock at the date of grant.
	We recorded $54,000 and $57,000 of compensation expense within selling, general, and administrative expense for these common stock awards for the six month periods ending November 2, 2014, and October 27, 2013, respectively.
	Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards
	We did not grant any time vested restricted stock awards through the second quarter of fiscal 2015.
	We recorded $4,000 and $38,000 of compensation expense within selling, general, and administrative expense for time vested restricted stock awards for the six month periods ending November 2, 2014, and October 27, 2013, respectively.
	At November 2, 2014, there were no outstanding and unvested shares of time vested restricted stock. Therefore, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to time vested restricted stock awards at November 2, 2014.
	During the six month period ended November 2, 2014, 61,667 shares of time vested restricted stock vested and had a weighted average fair value of $257,000 or $4.17 per share. During the six month period ended October 27, 2013, 61,667 shares of time vested restricted stock vested and had a weighted average fair value of $249,000 or $4.04 per share.
	Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
	Fiscal 2015 Grant
	On June 24, 2014, certain key members of management were granted performance based restricted common stock units which could earn up to 102,845 shares of common stock if certain performance targets are met as defined in the related restricted stock unit agreements. These awards were valued based on the fair market value on the date of grant. The fair value of these awards was $17.70 per share, which represents the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. The vesting of these awards is over the requisite service period of three years.
	Fiscal 2014 Grant
	On June 25, 2013, certain key members of management were granted performance based restricted common stock units which could earn up to 72,380 shares of common stock if certain performance targets are met as defined in the related restricted stock unit agreements. These awards were valued based on the fair market value on the date of grant. The fair value of these awards was $17.12 per share, which represents the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. The vesting of these awards is over the requisite service period of three years.
	Fiscal 2013 Grant
	On July 11, 2012, certain key members of management were granted performance based restricted common stock units which could earn up to 120,000 shares of common stock if certain performance targets are met as defined in the related restricted stock unit agreements. These awards were valued based on the fair market value on the date of grant. The fair value of these awards was $10.21 per share, which represents the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. The vesting of these awards is over the requisite service period of three years.
	Overall
	The company recorded compensation expense of $233,000 and $273,000 within selling, general, and administrative expense for performance based restricted stock units for the six month periods ending November 2, 2014 and October 27, 2013, respectively. Compensation cost is recorded based on an assessment each reporting period of the probability if certain performance goals will be met during the vesting period. If performance goals are not probable of occurrence, no compensation cost will be recognized and any recognized compensation cost would be reversed.
	As of November 2, 2014, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to the performance based restricted stock units was $1.1 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 2.0 years.

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable	'
	5.  Accounts Receivable
	A summary of accounts receivable follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13			27-Apr-14
	Customers	$	26,082		$	26,022		$	28,461
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		(442	)		(513	)		(573	)
	Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts		(595	)		(572	)		(479	)
		$	25,045		$	24,937		$	27,409
	A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts follows:
		Six months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
	Beginning balance	$	(573	)	$	(780	)
	Provision for bad debts		57			211
	Net write-offs, net of recoveries		74			56
	Ending balance	$	(442	)	$	(513	)
	A summary of the activity in the allowance for returns and allowances and discounts accounts follows:
		Six months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
	Beginning balance	$	(479	)	$	(543	)
	Provision for returns, allowances and discounts		(1,334	)		(1,129	)
	Credits issued		1,218			1,100
	Ending balance	$	(595	)	$	(572	)

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	6.  Inventories
	Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method.
	A summary of inventories follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13		27-Apr-14
	Raw materials	$	5,657	$	5,592	$	6,707
	Work-in-process		2,190		2,383		2,263
	Finished goods		30,381		36,907		31,704
		$	38,228	$	44,882	$	40,674

Other_Assets

Other Assets	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	7.  Other Assets
	A summary of other assets follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13		27-Apr-14
	Cash surrender value - life insurance	$	320	$	649	$	644
	Non-compete agreement		1,017		1,054		1,041
	Customer relationships		791		842		817
	Other		411		414		415
		$	2,539	$	2,959	$	2,917
	Non-Compete Agreement
	In connection with the asset purchase and consulting agreement with Bodet & Horst on May 8, 2013 (see Note 3), we restructured our prior non-compete agreement pursuant to our asset purchase and consulting agreement dated August 11, 2008. We have agreed with Bodet & Horst to replace the prior non-compete agreement that prevented us from selling certain mattress fabrics and products to a leading manufacturer, that will now allow us to make such sales. In addition, the prior consulting and non-compete agreement, under which Bodet & Horst agreed not to sell mattress fabrics in North America, was replaced, expanded, and extended pursuant to the new asset purchase consulting agreement. We recorded this non-compete agreement at its fair value based on a discounted cash flow valuation model. This non-compete agreement is amortized on a straight-line basis over the fifteen year life of the agreement.
	The gross carrying amount of this non-compete agreement was $2.0 million at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013 and April 27, 2014, respectively. At November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, accumulated amortization for the non-compete agreement was $1.0 million.
	Of the $1.0 million non-compete agreement carrying amount at November 2, 2014, $223,000 pertains to the non-compete agreement that was in place as part of the asset purchase agreement dated August 11, 2008, and $794,000 pertains to the non-compete agreement pursuant to the asset purchase agreement dated May 8, 2013 that was restructured to expand the non-compete agreement in place effective August 11, 2008.
	Amortization expense for the non-compete agreement was $38,000 for the six month periods ended November 2, 2014 and October 27, 2013. The remaining amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter follows: FY 2015 - $38,000; FY 2016 - $75,000; FY 2017 - $75,000; FY 2018- $75,000; FY 2019 - $75,000; and Thereafter - $679,000.
	The weighted average amortization period for the non-compete agreement is 13.5 years as of November 2, 2014.
	Customer Relationships
	In connection with the asset purchase and consulting agreement with Bodet & Horst noted above, we purchased certain customer relationships. We recorded the customer relationships at its fair value based on a multi-period excess earnings valuation model. The gross carrying amount of these customer relationships was $868,000 at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, respectively. Accumulated amortization for these customer relationships was $77,000, $26,000, and $51,000 at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, respectively.
	The customer relationships are amortized on a straight-line basis over its seventeen year useful life. Amortization expense for the customer relationships was $26,000 for the six months ending November 2, 2014 and October 27, 2013. The remaining amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter follows: FY 2015 - $25,000; FY 2016 - $51,000; FY 2017 - $51,000; FY 2018 - $51,000; FY 2019 - $51,000; and Thereafter - $562,000.
	The weighted average amortization period for the non-compete agreement is 15.5 years as of November 2, 2014.
	Cash Surrender Value – Life Insurance
	On May 16, 2014, we entered into an agreement with a former employee and his irrevocable trust (the “Trust”) dated September 7, 1995. As a result of this agreement, a previous split dollar life insurance agreement in which we purchased a policy on the life of this former employee and his spouse, in which we retained ownership of the policy, paid premiums to support the policy, had the right to receive cash surrender value of the policy upon the second to die of the former employee and his spouse, with the Trust receiving the remainder of the policy’s death benefit ($2.5 million), was terminated. In connection with the termination of the previous split dollar life insurance agreement, we transferred the life insurance policy to the Trust and received cash proceeds in the amount of the cash surrender value policy totaling $320,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2015.
	At November 2, 2014, we had one life insurance contract with a death benefit of $1.4 million. At October 27, 2013 and April 27, 2014, we had two life insurance contracts with death benefits to the respective insured totaling $3.9 million. Our cash surrender value – life insurance balances totaling $320,000, $649,000 and $644,000 at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013 and April 27, 2014, respectively, are collectible upon death of the respective insured.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	8.  Accrued Expenses
	A summary of accrued expenses follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13		27-Apr-14
	Compensation, commissions and related benefits	$	4,969	$	8,567	$	7,388
	Interest		38		74		71
	Other accrued expenses		2,716		3,031		1,722
		$	7,723	$	11,672	$	9,181

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit	'
	9.  Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit
	A summary of long-term debt follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13			27-Apr-14
	Unsecured senior term notes	$	2,200		$	4,400		$	4,400
	Current maturities of long-term debt		(2,200	)		(2,200	)		(2,200	)
	Long-term debt, less current maturities of long-term debt	$	-		$	2,200		$	2,200
	Unsecured Term Notes
	We entered into a note agreement dated August 11, 2008 that provided for the issuance of $11.0 million of unsecured term notes with a fixed interest rate of 8.01% and a term of seven years. Principal payments of $2.2 million per year are due on the notes beginning August 11, 2011. The remaining principal payments are payable over an average term of 0.8 years through August 11, 2015. Any principal pre-payments would be assessed a penalty as defined in the agreement. The agreement contains customary financial and other covenants as defined in the agreement.
	As of November 2, 2014, we have one remaining annual payment of $2.2 million due on August 11, 2015.
	Revolving Credit Agreement – United States
	We have an unsecured credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) that provides for an unsecured revolving loan commitment of $10.0 million to be used to finance working capital and general corporate purposes. The amount of borrowings that are outstanding under the credit agreement with Culp Europe noted below decrease the $10.0 million available. Interest is charged at a rate (applicable interest rate of 1.76%, 1.77%, and 1.75% at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, respectively) equal to the one-month LIBOR rate plus a spread based on our ratio of debt to EBITDA as defined in the agreement. The credit agreement contains customary financial and other covenants as defined in the agreement and expires on August 31, 2015.
	At November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, there was a $195,000 outstanding letter of credit (all of which related to workers compensation). At November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the agreement.
	Revolving Credit Agreement – China
	We have an unsecured credit agreement associated with our operations in China that provides for a line of credit of up to 40 million RMB (approximately $6.5 million USD at November 2, 2014), expiring on May 9, 2015. This agreement has an interest rate determined by the Chinese government. There were no borrowings outstanding under the agreement as of November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013 and April 27, 2014.
	Revolving Credit Agreement – Europe
	As of April 27, 2014, we had an unsecured credit agreement with Wells Fargo that incurred interest at WIBOR (Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate) plus 2% (applicable interest rate of 4.38% at April 27, 2014). There was $586,000 (1.8 million Polish Zloty) in borrowings outstanding under the agreement at April 27, 2014.
	Effective May 2, 2014, we converted our 1.8 million Polish Zloty denominated borrowings under the credit agreement to EURO denominated borrowings totaling €424,000 ($569,000 USD). In addition, the applicable interest rate was converted to EURO LIBOR plus 2% (applicable interest rate of 2.2% at November 2, 2014).
	At November 2, 2014, no borrowings were outstanding under this agreement, as the outstanding balance was paid in full during the second quarter of fiscal 2015.
	Overall
	Our loan agreements require, among other things, that we maintain compliance with certain financial covenants. At November 2, 2014, the company was in compliance with these financial covenants.
	The fair value of the company’s long-term debt is estimated by discounting the future cash flows at rates currently offered to the company for similar debt instruments of comparable maturities. At November 2, 2014, the carrying value of our long-term debt was $2.2 million and the fair value was $2.3 million. At October 27, 2013, the carrying value of the company’s long-term debt was $4.4 million and the fair value was $4.6 million. At April 27, 2014, the carrying value of the company’s long-term debt was $4.4 million and the fair value was $4.6 million.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	10. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs). Determining where an asset or liability falls within that hierarchy depends on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole. An adjustment to the pricing method used within either level 1 or level 2 inputs could generate a fair value measurement that effectively falls in a lower level in the hierarchy. The hierarchy consists of three broad levels as follows:
	Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	Level 2 – Inputs other than level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable, and
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using the company’s estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.
	Recurring Basis
	The following table presents information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair value measurements at November 2, 2014 using:
		Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant
		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable
		for identical				inputs
		assets
	(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Limited Term Bond Fund	$	2,576		N/A		N/A	$	2,576
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,081		N/A		N/A		2,081
	Premier Money Market Fund		1,818		N/A		N/A		1,818
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,661		N/A		N/A		1,661
	Other		93		N/A		N/A		93
		Fair value measurements at October 27, 2013 using:
		Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant
		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable
		for identical				inputs
		assets
	(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Limited Term Bond Fund	$	2,561		N/A		N/A	$	2,561
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,060		N/A		N/A		2,060
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,599		N/A		N/A		1,599
		Fair value measurements at April 27, 2014 using:
		Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant
		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable
		for identical				inputs
		assets
	(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Limited Term Bond Fund	$	2,576		N/A		N/A	$	2,576
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,077		N/A		N/A		2,077
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,641		N/A		N/A		1,641
	Premier Money Market Fund		755		N/A		N/A		755
	Other		10		N/A		N/A		10
	The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter based on various factors and it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. However, we expect that changes in classifications between different levels will be rare.
	Our short-term investments include short-term bond funds, are classified as available-for-sale, and their unrealized gains or losses are included in other comprehensive income (loss). Our short-term bond funds were recorded at their fair value of $6.3 million, $6.2 million and $6.3 million at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, respectively. Our short-term bond funds had an accumulated unrealized loss totaling $88,000, $59,000, and $60,000 at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, respectively. At November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, the fair value of our short-term bond funds approximated its cost basis.
	Effective, January 1, 2014, we established a Rabbi Trust to set aside funds for participants of our deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) and enable the participants to credit their contributions to various investment options of the Plan. The investments associated with the Rabbi Trust consist of investments in a money market fund and various mutual funds that are classified as available for sale. Our long-term investments are recorded at its fair value of $1.9 million and $765,000 at November 2, 2014 and April 27, 2014, respectively. The fair value of our long-term investments approximates its cost basis.
	The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and line of credit approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.
	Nonrecurring Basis
	During the six months ended November 2, 2014, we did not have any financial assets that were required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
	During fiscal 2014, we did not have any financial assets that were required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis other than the assets acquired from Bodet & Horst (see note 3) that were acquired at fair value.
		Fair value measurements at April 27, 2014 and October 27, 2013 using:
		Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant
		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable
		for identical				inputs
		assets
	(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Equipment	$	-	$	890	$	-	$	890
	Non-compete Agreement		-		-		882		882
	Customer Relationships		-		-		868		868
	The equipment was classified as level 2 as the fair value was determined using quoted market prices from a third party. The non-compete was recorded at its fair value using a discounted cash flow valuation model that used significant unobservable inputs and was classified as level 3. The customer relationships were recorded at a fair value using a multi-period excess earnings valuation model that used significant unobservable inputs and was classified as level 3.

Cash_Flow_Information

Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Cash Flow Information	'
	11.  Cash Flow Information
	Payments for interest and income taxes follows:
		Six months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13
	Interest	$	180	$	276
	Net income tax payments		1,943		1,515
	Interest costs of $82,000 for the construction of qualifying fixed assets were capitalized and are being amortized over the related assets’ useful lives for the six months ended November 2, 2014. No interest costs were capitalized for the six months ended October 27, 2013.
	During the six months ended November 2, 2014, 995 shares of common stock were surrendered to satisfy withholding tax liabilities totaling $18,000 in connection with the vesting of 3,334 shares of time vested restricted common stock. During the six months ended October 27, 2013, 989 shares of common stock were surrendered to satisfy withholding tax liabilities totaling $15,000 in connection with the vesting of 3,333 shares of time vested restricted common stock.

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Share	'
	12.  Net Income Per Share
	Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share uses the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of stock-based compensation calculated using the treasury stock method.  Weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share follows:
		Three months ended
	(amounts in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		12,218		12,183
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation		183		206
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		12,401		12,389
	All options to purchase shares of common stock were included in the computation of diluted net income for the three months ended November 2, 2014 and October 27, 2013, as the exercise price of the options was less than the average market price of the common shares.
	The computation of basic net income per share did not include 61,667 shares of time vested restricted common stock as these shares were unvested for the three months ending October 27, 2013. At November 2, 2014, there were no outstanding and unvested shares of time vested restricted common stock and therefore, the computation of basic net income per share was not affected.
		Six months ended
	(amounts in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		12,215		12,165
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation		188		226
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		12,403		12,391
	All options to purchase shares of common stock were included in the computation of diluted net income for the six months ended November 2, 2014 and October 27, 2013, as the exercise price of the options was less than the average market price of the common shares.
	The computation of basic net income per share did not include 61,667 shares of time vested restricted common stock as these shares were unvested for the six months ending October 27, 2013. At November 2, 2014, there were no outstanding and unvested shares of time vested restricted common stock and therefore, the computation of basic net income per share was not affected.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	13.  Segment Information
	Our operations are classified into two business segments: mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics.  The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers.  The upholstery fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics primarily to residential furniture manufacturers.
	We evaluate the operating performance of our segments based upon income from operations before certain unallocated corporate expenses and other non-recurring items. Cost of sales in both segments include costs to manufacture or source our products, including costs such as raw material and finished goods purchases, direct and indirect labor, overhead and incoming freight charges.  Unallocated corporate expenses primarily represent compensation and benefits for certain executive officers and all costs related to being a public company.  Segment assets include assets used in the operations of each segment and primarily consist of accounts receivable, inventories, and property, plant and equipment.  The mattress fabrics segment also includes in segment assets, goodwill, a non-compete agreement, and customer relationships associated with an acquisition.
	Financial information for the company’s operating segments follows:
			Three months ended
	(dollars in thousands)		2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
	Net sales:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	43,038		$	40,331
	Upholstery Fabrics			30,953			30,258
			$	73,991		$	70,589
	Gross profit:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	7,324		$	7,322
	Upholstery Fabrics			4,954			4,913
			$	12,278		$	12,235
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	2,592		$	2,620
	Upholstery Fabrics			3,285			3,170
	Total segment selling, general, and
	administrative expenses			5,877			5,790
	Unallocated corporate expenses			1,502			1,410
			$	7,379		$	7,200
	Income from operations:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	4,733		$	4,702
	Upholstery Fabrics			1,668			1,743
	Total segment income from operations			6,401			6,445
	Unallocated corporate expenses			(1,502	)		(1,410	)
	Total income from operations			4,899			5,035
	Interest expense			-			(99	)
	Interest income			153			102
	Other expense			(162	)		(224	)
	Income before income taxes		$	4,890		$	4,814
			Six months ended
	(dollars in thousands)		2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
	Net sales:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	85,860		$	78,494
	Upholstery Fabrics			64,191			62,236
			$	150,051		$	140,730
	Gross profit:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	14,527		$	14,713
	Upholstery Fabrics			10,466			10,595
			$	24,993		$	25,308
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	5,166		$	4,994
	Upholstery Fabrics			6,737			6,436
	Total segment selling, general, and
	administrative expenses			11,903			11,430
	Unallocated corporate expenses			2,895			2,869
			$	14,798		$	14,299
	Income from operations:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	9,361		$	9,719
	Upholstery Fabrics			3,729			4,159
	Total segment income from operations			13,090			13,878
	Unallocated corporate expenses			(2,895	)		(2,869	)
	Total income from operations			10,195			11,009
	Interest expense			(67	)		(239	)
	Interest income			294			195
	Other expense			(73	)		(616	)
	Income before income taxes		$	10,349		$	10,349
	Balance sheet information for the company’s operating segments follow:
	(dollars in thousands)		2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13			27-Apr-14
	Segment assets:
	Mattress Fabrics
	Current assets (1)		$	35,406		$	37,373		$	36,229
Non-compete agreement			1,017			1,054			1,041
Customer relationships			791			842			817
Goodwill			11,462			11,462			11,462
Property, plant and equipment (2)			30,938			28,307			29,040
Total mattress fabrics assets			79,614			79,038			78,589
Upholstery Fabrics
Current assets (1)			27,867			32,447			31,854
Property, plant and equipment (3)			1,578			1,612			1,573
Total upholstery fabrics assets			29,445			34,059			33,427
Total segment assets			109,059			113,097			112,016
Non-segment assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			28,953			24,267			29,303
Short-term investments			6,318			6,220			6,294
Deferred income taxes			6,699			8,406			8,270
Income taxes receivable			-			-			121
Other current assets			2,303			2,550			2,344
Property, plant and equipment (4)			688			640			763
Long-term investments			1,911			-			765
Other assets			731			1,062			1,059
Total assets		$	156,662		$	156,242		$	160,935
					Six months ended
(dollars in thousands)					2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
Capital expenditures (5):
Mattress Fabrics					$	4,692		$	1,199
Upholstery Fabrics						258			521
Unallocated Corporate						38			20
Total capital expenditures					$	4,988		$	1,740
Depreciation expense:
Mattress Fabrics					$	2,448		$	2,331
Upholstery Fabrics						364			305
Total depreciation expense					$	2,812		$	2,636
(1)	Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment.
(2)	The $30.9 million at November 2, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $22.2 million and $8.7 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $28.3 million at October 27, 2013, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.5 million and $7.8 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $29.0 million at April 27, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.6 million and $8.4 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively.
(3)	The $1.6 million at November 2, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $977 and $601 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $1.6 million at October 27, 2013, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $1.1 million, located in China of $464, and located in Poland of $49. The $1.6 million at April 27, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $957, located in China of $572, and located in Poland of $44.
(4)	The $688, $640, and $763 at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013 and April 27, 2014, respectively, represent property, plant, and equipment associated with unallocated corporate departments and corporate departments shared by both the mattress and upholstery fabric segments. Property, plant, and equipment associated with corporate are located in the U.S.
(5)	Capital expenditure amounts are stated on the accrual basis. See Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for capital expenditure amounts on a cash basis.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	14.  Income Taxes
	Effective Income Tax Rate
	We recorded income tax expense of $4.0 million, or 38.7% of income before income tax expense, for the six month period ended November 2, 2014, compared to income tax expense of $4.0 million, or 38.9% of income before income tax expense, for the six month period ended October 27, 2013. Our effective income tax rates for the six month periods ended November 2, 2014 and October 27, 2013 were based upon the estimated effective income tax rate applicable for the full year after giving effect to any significant items related specifically to interim periods. The effective income tax rate can be affected over the fiscal year by the mix and timing of actual earnings from our U.S. operations and foreign sources versus annual projections and changes in foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar.
	The income tax expense for the six month period ended November 2, 2014 is different from the amount obtained by applying our statutory rate of 34% to income before income taxes for the following reasons:
	·	The income tax rate decreased by 6% for taxable income subject to lower statutory income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions (Canada and China) compared with the statutory income tax rate of 34% for the United States.
	·	The income tax rate increased by 4% for an increase in unrecognized tax benefits.
	·	The income tax rate increased by 6.7% for stock-based compensation and other miscellaneous items.
	The income tax expense for six month period ended October 27, 2013 is different from the amount obtained by applying our statutory rate of 34% to income before income taxes for the following reasons:
	·	The income tax rate increased 3% for adjustments primarily made to our state of North Carolina loss carryforwards for the decrease in future North Carolina corporate income tax rates commencing in fiscal 2015 and beyond. These adjustments totaled $273,000 and represented a discrete event in which the full tax effects were recorded in the six month period ending October 27, 2013.
	·	The income tax rate decreased by 6% for taxable income subject to lower statutory income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions (Canada and China) compared with the statutory income tax rate of 34% for the United States.
	·	The income tax rate increased 4% for an increase in unrecognized tax benefits.
	·	The income tax rate was increased by 3.9% for stock-based compensation and other miscellaneous items.
	Deferred Income Taxes
	Valuation Allowance
	In accordance with ASC Topic 740, we evaluate our deferred income taxes to determine if a valuation allowance is required. ASC Topic 740 requires that companies assess whether a valuation allowance should be established based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard, with significant weight being given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Since the company operates in multiple jurisdictions, we assess the need for a valuation allowance on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis, taking into account the effects of local tax law. Based on our assessment at November 2, 2014, we recorded a partial valuation allowance of $1.1 million, of which $666,000 pertained to certain U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and credits and $456,000 pertained to loss carryfowards associated with our Culp Europe operation located in Poland.  Based on our assessment at October 27, 2013, we recorded a partial valuation allowance of $1.0 million, of which $722,000 pertained to certain U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and credits and $315,000 pertained to loss carryfowards associated with our Culp Europe operation located in Poland.  Based on our assessment at April 27, 2014, we recorded a partial valuation allowance of $977,000, of which $666,000 pertained to certain U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and credits and $311,000 pertained to loss carryfowards associated with our Culp Europe operation located in Poland.
	No valuation allowance was recorded against our net deferred tax assets associated with our operations located in China and Canada at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, respectively.
	The recorded valuation allowance of $1.1 million at November 2, 2014, has no effect on our operations, loan covenant compliance, or the possible realization of certain U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and credits and our loss carryforwards associated with our Culp Europe operation located in Poland. If it is determined that it is more-likely-than-not that we will realize any of these deferred tax assets, an income tax benefit will be recognized at that time.
	Undistributed Earnings
	In accordance with ASC Topic 740, we assess whether the undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries will be reinvested indefinitely or eventually distributed to our U.S. parent company. ASC Topic 740 requires that a deferred tax liability should be recorded for undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries that will not be reinvested indefinitely. Based on our assessment as of November 2, 2014, it is our intention not to permanently invest our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries. Also, we assess the recognition of U.S. foreign income tax credits associated with foreign withholding and income tax payments and whether it is more-likely-than-not that our foreign income tax credits will not be realized. If it is determined that any foreign income tax credits need to be recognized or it is more-likely-than-not our foreign income tax credits will not be realized, an adjustment to our provision for income taxes will be recognized at that time.
	At November 2, 2014, the deferred tax liability associated with our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries totaled $2.2 million, which included U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes totaling $30.6 million, offset by U.S. foreign income tax credits of $28.4 million. At October 27, 2013, the deferred tax liability associated with our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries totaled $7.1 million, which included U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes totaling $22.4 million, offset by U.S. foreign income tax credits of $15.3 million. At April 27, 2014, the deferred tax liability associated with our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries totaled $2.0 million, which included U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes totaling $28.1 million, offset by U.S. foreign income tax credits of $26.1 million.
	We had accumulated earnings from our foreign subsidiaries totaling $78.9 million, $57.7 million, and $72.8 million at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, respectively.
	Overall
	At November 2, 2014, the current deferred tax asset of $6.2 million represents $5.8 million and $428,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At November 2, 2014, the non-current deferred tax asset of $508,000 pertains to our operations located in China. At November 2, 2014, the non-current deferred tax liability of $1.4 represents $886,000 and $509,000 from our operations located in Canada and the U.S., respectively.
	At October 27, 2013, the current deferred tax asset of $7.8 million represents $7.4 million and $386,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At October 27, 2013, the non-current deferred tax asset of $661,000 pertains to our operations located in China. At October 27, 2013, the non-current deferred tax liability of $5.0 million represents $4.1 million and $945,000 from operations located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively.
	At April 27, 2014, the current deferred tax asset of $6.2 million represents $5.8 million and $372,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At April 27, 2014, the non-current deferred tax asset of $2.0 million represents $1.4 million and $572,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At April 27, 2014, the non-current deferred tax liability of $1.0 million pertained to our operations located in Canada.
	Uncertainty In Income Taxes
	At November 2, 2014, we had a $14.1 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $4.0 million represents the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the income tax rate in future periods. At October 27, 2013, we had a $13.5 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $4.1 million represents the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the income tax rate in future periods. At April 27, 2014, we had a $13.7 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $4.0 million represents the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the income tax rate in future periods.
	At November 2, 2014, we had a $14.1 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $10.1 million and $4.0 million were classified as net non-current deferred income taxes and income taxes payable – long-term, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At October 27, 2013, we had a $13.5 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $9.4 million and $4.1 million were classified as net non-current deferred income taxes and income taxes payable – long-term, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At April 27, 2014, we had $13.7 million of total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $9.7 million and $4.0 million were classified as net non-current deferred income taxes and income taxes payable – long-term, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	We estimate that the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits will increase by approximately $905,000 for fiscal 2015. This increase primarily relates to double taxation under applicable tax treaties with foreign tax jurisdictions.

Statutory_Reserves

Statutory Reserves	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Statutory Reserves	'
	15.  Statutory Reserves
	Our subsidiaries located in China are required to transfer 10% of their net income, as determined in accordance with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accounting rules and regulations, to a statutory surplus reserve fund until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the company’s registered capital.
	The transfer to this reserve must be made before distributions of any dividend to shareholders. As of November 2, 2014, the company’s statutory surplus reserve was $5.1 million, representing 10% of accumulated earnings and profits determined in accordance with PRC accounting rules and regulations. The surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value of the shares currently held by them provided that the remaining reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital.
	Our subsidiaries located in China can transfer funds to the parent company with the exception of the statutory surplus reserve of $5.1 million to assist with debt repayment, capital expenditures, and other expenses of the company’s business.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	16.   Commitments and Contingencies
	Chromatex Environmental Claim
	A lawsuit was filed against us and other defendants (Chromatex, Inc., Rossville Industries, Inc., Rossville Companies, Inc. and Rossville Investments, Inc.) on February 5, 2008 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.  The plaintiffs are Alan Shulman, Stanley Siegel, Ruth Cherenson as Personal Representative of Estate of Alan Cherenson, and Adrienne Rolla and M.F. Rolla as Executors of the Estate of Joseph Byrnes.  The plaintiffs were partners in a general partnership that formerly owned a manufacturing plant in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania (the “Site”).  Approximately two years after this general partnership sold the Site to defendants Chromatex, Inc. and Rossville Industries, Inc., we leased and operated the Site as part of our Rossville/Chromatex division.  The lawsuit involved court judgments that were entered against the plaintiffs and against defendant Chromatex, Inc. requiring them to pay costs incurred by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) responding to environmental contamination at the Site, in amounts approximating $14 million, plus unspecified future environmental costs. Neither USEPA nor any other governmental authority asserted any claim against us on account of these matters.  The plaintiffs sought contribution from us and other defendants declaring that the company and the other defendants were responsible for environmental response costs under environmental laws and certain agreements.  The plaintiffs also asserted that we tortiously interfered with contracts between them and other defendants in the case and diverted assets to prevent the plaintiffs from being paid monies owed to them.  We defended ourselves vigorously with regards to the matters described in this litigation.
	In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the parties to this lawsuit reached a settlement of all matters, which required us to contribute cash to a global settlement fund. Consequently, we recorded a charge of $206,000 to other expense in the fiscal 2014 Consolidated Statement of Net Income. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, we paid the $206,000 settlement amount. Subsequently, the settlement was reviewed by the government and during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 the court approved the final agreement by the parties involved. The lawsuit was dismissed on June 5, 2014.
	Other Litigation
	The company is involved in legal proceedings and claims which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. Management has determined that it is not reasonably possible that these actions, when ultimately concluded and settled, will have a material adverse effect upon the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the company.
	Purchase Commitments
	At November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013, and April 27, 2014, we had open purchase commitments to acquire equipment for our mattress fabrics segment totaling $3.0 million, $1.6 million, and $3.4 million, respectively.

Common_Stock_Repurchase_Progra

Common Stock Repurchase Program	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Common Stock Repurchase Program	'
	17.  Common Stock Repurchase Program
	On February 25, 2014, we announced that our board of directors approved an authorization for us to acquire up to $5.0 million of our common stock. Under the common stock repurchase program, shares may be purchased from time to time in open market transactions, block trades, through plans established under the Securities Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1, or otherwise. The amount of shares purchased and the timing of such purchases will be based on working capital requirements, market and general business conditions, and other factors including alternative investment opportunities.
	During the first half of fiscal 2015, we repurchased 43,014 shares of our common stock at a cost of $745,000. During the first half of fiscal 2014, we did not repurchase any shares of common stock.

Dividend_Program

Dividend Program	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Dividend Program	'
	18.  Dividend Program
	During the first half of fiscal 2015, dividend payments totaled $6.1 million, of which $4.9 million represented a special cash dividend payment in the first quarter of $0.40 per share, and $1.2 million represented first and second quarter dividend payments of $0.05 per share.
	During the first half of fiscal 2014, we paid first and second quarter dividend payments of $0.04 per share totaling $979,000.
	On December 3, 2014, we announced that our board of directors approved a 20 percent increase in our quarterly cash dividend rate from $0.05 to $0.06 per share, commencing in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. This payment will be made on January 16, 2015, to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2015.
	Future dividend payments are subject to board approval and may be adjusted at the board’s discretion as business needs or market conditions change.

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	None
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended its authoritative guidance on accounting for certain share-based payment awards. The amended guidance requires that share-based compensation awards with terms of a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award and compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved. The guidance will be effective in our fiscal 2017 first quarter. The guidance will permit an entity to apply the amendments in the update either (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (b) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the consolidated financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. Currently, we do not have any share-based payment awards with terms of a performance target that affects vesting and could be achieved after the requisite service period. We will apply this new guidance when it becomes effective, and we will evaluate the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued accounting guidance on revenue recognition. The amended guidance will enhance the comparability of revenue recognition practices and will be applied to all contracts with customers. Improved disclosures related to the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized are requirements under the amended guidance. This guidance will be effective in our fiscal 2018 first quarter and will be required to be applied retrospectively. We are currently assessing the impact that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements at this time.

Business_Combinations_Mattress1

Business Combinations - Mattress Fabric Segment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Allocation of Acquisition Cost to Assets Acquired Based on Fair Values	'
	The following table presents the allocation of the acquisition cost to the assets acquired based on their fair values:
	(dollars in thousands)	Fair Value
	Equipment (Note 10)	$	890
	Non-compete agreement (Notes 7 and 10)		882
	Customer relationships (Notes 7 and 10)		868
		$	2,640

Accounts_Receivable_Tables

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accounts Receivable	'
	A summary of accounts receivable follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13			27-Apr-14
	Customers	$	26,082		$	26,022		$	28,461
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		(442	)		(513	)		(573	)
	Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts		(595	)		(572	)		(479	)
		$	25,045		$	24,937		$	27,409
Summary of the Activity in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts follows:
		Six months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
	Beginning balance	$	(573	)	$	(780	)
	Provision for bad debts		57			211
	Net write-offs, net of recoveries		74			56
	Ending balance	$	(442	)	$	(513	)
Summary of the Activity in the Allowance for Returns and Allowances and Discounts Accounts	'
	A summary of the activity in the allowance for returns and allowances and discounts accounts follows:
		Six months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
	Beginning balance	$	(479	)	$	(543	)
	Provision for returns, allowances and discounts		(1,334	)		(1,129	)
	Credits issued		1,218			1,100
	Ending balance	$	(595	)	$	(572	)

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Inventories	'
	A summary of inventories follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13		27-Apr-14
	Raw materials	$	5,657	$	5,592	$	6,707
	Work-in-process		2,190		2,383		2,263
	Finished goods		30,381		36,907		31,704
		$	38,228	$	44,882	$	40,674

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Summary of Other Assets	'
	A summary of other assets follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13		27-Apr-14
	Cash surrender value - life insurance	$	320	$	649	$	644
	Non-compete agreement		1,017		1,054		1,041
	Customer relationships		791		842		817
	Other		411		414		415
		$	2,539	$	2,959	$	2,917

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
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Summary of Accrued Expenses	'
	A summary of accrued expenses follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13		27-Apr-14
	Compensation, commissions and related benefits	$	4,969	$	8,567	$	7,388
	Interest		38		74		71
	Other accrued expenses		2,716		3,031		1,722
		$	7,723	$	11,672	$	9,181

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre1

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Long-Term Debt	'
	A summary of long-term debt follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13			27-Apr-14
	Unsecured senior term notes	$	2,200		$	4,400		$	4,400
	Current maturities of long-term debt		(2,200	)		(2,200	)		(2,200	)
	Long-term debt, less current maturities of long-term debt	$	-		$	2,200		$	2,200

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
	The following table presents information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair value measurements at November 2, 2014 using:
		Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant
		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable
		for identical				inputs
		assets
	(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Limited Term Bond Fund	$	2,576		N/A		N/A	$	2,576
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,081		N/A		N/A		2,081
	Premier Money Market Fund		1,818		N/A		N/A		1,818
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,661		N/A		N/A		1,661
	Other		93		N/A		N/A		93
		Fair value measurements at October 27, 2013 using:
		Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant
		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable
		for identical				inputs
		assets
	(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Limited Term Bond Fund	$	2,561		N/A		N/A	$	2,561
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,060		N/A		N/A		2,060
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,599		N/A		N/A		1,599
		Fair value measurements at April 27, 2014 using:
		Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant
		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable
		for identical				inputs
		assets
	(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Limited Term Bond Fund	$	2,576		N/A		N/A	$	2,576
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,077		N/A		N/A		2,077
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,641		N/A		N/A		1,641
	Premier Money Market Fund		755		N/A		N/A		755
	Other		10		N/A		N/A		10
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis	'
		Fair value measurements at April 27, 2014 and October 27, 2013 using:
		Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant
		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable
		for identical				inputs
		assets
	(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Equipment	$	-	$	890	$	-	$	890
	Non-compete Agreement		-		-		882		882
	Customer Relationships		-		-		868		868

Cash_Flow_Information_Tables

Cash Flow Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Payments for Interest and Income Taxes	'
	Payments for interest and income taxes follows:
		Six months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13
	Interest	$	180	$	276
	Net income tax payments		1,943		1,515

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Weighted Average Shares Used in the Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share	'
	Weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share follows:
		Three months ended
	(amounts in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		12,218		12,183
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation		183		206
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		12,401		12,389
		Six months ended
	(amounts in thousands)	2-Nov-14		27-Oct-13
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		12,215		12,165
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation		188		226
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		12,403		12,391

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Operating Segments Information	'
	Financial information for the company’s operating segments follows:
			Three months ended
	(dollars in thousands)		2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
	Net sales:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	43,038		$	40,331
	Upholstery Fabrics			30,953			30,258
			$	73,991		$	70,589
	Gross profit:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	7,324		$	7,322
	Upholstery Fabrics			4,954			4,913
			$	12,278		$	12,235
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	2,592		$	2,620
	Upholstery Fabrics			3,285			3,170
	Total segment selling, general, and
	administrative expenses			5,877			5,790
	Unallocated corporate expenses			1,502			1,410
			$	7,379		$	7,200
	Income from operations:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	4,733		$	4,702
	Upholstery Fabrics			1,668			1,743
	Total segment income from operations			6,401			6,445
	Unallocated corporate expenses			(1,502	)		(1,410	)
	Total income from operations			4,899			5,035
	Interest expense			-			(99	)
	Interest income			153			102
	Other expense			(162	)		(224	)
	Income before income taxes		$	4,890		$	4,814
			Six months ended
	(dollars in thousands)		2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
	Net sales:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	85,860		$	78,494
	Upholstery Fabrics			64,191			62,236
			$	150,051		$	140,730
	Gross profit:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	14,527		$	14,713
	Upholstery Fabrics			10,466			10,595
			$	24,993		$	25,308
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	5,166		$	4,994
	Upholstery Fabrics			6,737			6,436
	Total segment selling, general, and
	administrative expenses			11,903			11,430
	Unallocated corporate expenses			2,895			2,869
			$	14,798		$	14,299
	Income from operations:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	9,361		$	9,719
	Upholstery Fabrics			3,729			4,159
	Total segment income from operations			13,090			13,878
	Unallocated corporate expenses			(2,895	)		(2,869	)
	Total income from operations			10,195			11,009
	Interest expense			(67	)		(239	)
	Interest income			294			195
	Other expense			(73	)		(616	)
	Income before income taxes		$	10,349		$	10,349
	Balance sheet information for the company’s operating segments follow:
	(dollars in thousands)		2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13			27-Apr-14
	Segment assets:
	Mattress Fabrics
	Current assets (1)		$	35,406		$	37,373		$	36,229
	Non-compete agreement			1,017			1,054			1,041
	Customer relationships			791			842			817
	Goodwill			11,462			11,462			11,462
Property, plant and equipment (2)			30,938			28,307			29,040
Total mattress fabrics assets			79,614			79,038			78,589
Upholstery Fabrics
Current assets (1)			27,867			32,447			31,854
Property, plant and equipment (3)			1,578			1,612			1,573
Total upholstery fabrics assets			29,445			34,059			33,427
Total segment assets			109,059			113,097			112,016
Non-segment assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			28,953			24,267			29,303
Short-term investments			6,318			6,220			6,294
Deferred income taxes			6,699			8,406			8,270
Income taxes receivable			-			-			121
Other current assets			2,303			2,550			2,344
Property, plant and equipment (4)			688			640			763
Long-term investments			1,911			-			765
Other assets			731			1,062			1,059
Total assets		$	156,662		$	156,242		$	160,935
					Six months ended
(dollars in thousands)					2-Nov-14			27-Oct-13
Capital expenditures (5):
Mattress Fabrics					$	4,692		$	1,199
Upholstery Fabrics						258			521
Unallocated Corporate						38			20
Total capital expenditures					$	4,988		$	1,740
Depreciation expense:
Mattress Fabrics					$	2,448		$	2,331
Upholstery Fabrics						364			305
Total depreciation expense					$	2,812		$	2,636
(1)	Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment.
(2)	The $30.9 million at November 2, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $22.2 million and $8.7 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $28.3 million at October 27, 2013, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.5 million and $7.8 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $29.0 million at April 27, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.6 million and $8.4 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively.
(3)	The $1.6 million at November 2, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $977 and $601 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $1.6 million at October 27, 2013, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $1.1 million, located in China of $464, and located in Poland of $49. The $1.6 million at April 27, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $957, located in China of $572, and located in Poland of $44.
(4)	The $688, $640, and $763 at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013 and April 27, 2014, respectively, represent property, plant, and equipment associated with unallocated corporate departments and corporate departments shared by both the mattress and upholstery fabric segments. Property, plant, and equipment associated with corporate are located in the U.S.
(5)	Capital expenditure amounts are stated on the accrual basis. See Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for capital expenditure amounts on a cash basis.

Business_Combinations_Mattress2

Business Combinations - Mattress Fabric Segment - Narrative (Detail) (Bodet And Horst [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 02, 2014
		Equipment [Member]	Non-compete Agreement [Member]	Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
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Intangible asset, useful life	'	'	'15 years	'17 years
Tangible asset, useful life	'	'7 years	'	'

Business_Combinations_Mattress3

Business Combinations - Mattress Fabric Segment - Allocation of Acquisition Cost to Assets Acquired Based on Fair Values (Detail) (Bodet And Horst [Member], USD $)	8-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
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Purchase price for equipment and other certain assets	2,640
Non-compete Agreement [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Intangible assets	882
Customer Relationships [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Intangible assets	$868

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'

'

'

'

'

'

1,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,000

224,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of unvested stock option

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrecognized stock based compensation cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

233,000

273,000

'

'

0

8,000

'

'

4,000

38,000

'

'

54,000

57,000

Number of shares granted

'

'

'

'

102,845

72,380

120,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

3,000

3,000

'

'

Vesting period

'3 years

'3 years

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'0 days

'0 days

'

'

Closing price of common stock at the date of grant

$17.70

$17.12

$10.21

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$17.95

$18.84

'

'

Number of shares outstanding and unvested

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining unrecognized compensation cost

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares vested

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

61,667

61,667

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fair value of vested shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$257,000

$249,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fair value of vested shares, per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4.17

$4.04

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts_Receivable_Detail

Accounts Receivable (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'		'	'
Customers	$26,082	$28,461		$26,022	'
Accounts receivable, net	25,045	27,409	[1]	24,937	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]	'	'		'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'		'	'
Valuation allowance, balance	-442	-573		-513	-780
Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts [Member]	'	'		'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'		'	'
Valuation allowance, balance	($595)	($479)		($572)	($543)
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Accounts_Receivable_Allowance_

Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning balance	($573)	($780)
Provision for bad debts	57	211
Net write-offs, net of recoveries	74	56
Ending balance	($442)	($513)

Accounts_Receivable_Allowance_1

Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Returns and Allowances and Discounts (Detail) (Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts [Member]	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning balance	($479)	($543)
Provision for returns, allowances and discounts	-1,334	-1,129
Credits issued	1,218	1,100
Ending balance	($595)	($572)

Inventories_Detail

Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'		'
Raw materials	$5,657	$6,707		$5,592
Work-in-process	2,190	2,263		2,383
Finished goods	30,381	31,704		36,907
Inventories	$38,228	$40,674	[1]	$44,882
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Other_Assets_Detail

Other Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'		'
Cash surrender value - life insurance	$320	$644		$649
Non-compete agreement	1,017	1,041		1,054
Customer relationships	791	817		842
Other	411	415		414
Other assets	$2,539	$2,917	[1]	$2,959
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Other_Assets_Narrative_Detail

Other Assets - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 02, 2014

16-May-14

Apr. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Nov. 02, 2014

Apr. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 02, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Nov. 02, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Contract

Contract

Contract

Contract

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Other assets [Member]

Asset Purchase Agreement Dated August 11, 2008 [Member]

Asset Purchase Agreement Dated May 8, 2013 [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Non-compete Agreement [Member]

Non-compete Agreement [Member]

Non-compete Agreement [Member]

Other Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Useful life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'17 years

'

'

'15 years

'

'

Gross carrying amount of non-compete agreement

'

'

'

'

'

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

77,000

26,000

51,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

Non-compete agreement carrying amount

1,017,000

1,017,000

'

1,041,000

1,054,000

'

'

'

223,000

794,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,000

26,000

'

38,000

38,000

'

Remaining amortization expense for the fiscal year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,000

'

'

38,000

'

'

Remaining amortization expense for the second fiscal year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,000

'

'

75,000

'

'

Remaining amortization expense for the third fiscal year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,000

'

'

75,000

'

'

Remaining amortization expense for the fourth fiscal year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,000

'

'

75,000

'

'

Remaining amortization expense for the fifth fiscal year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,000

'

'

75,000

'

'

Remaining amortization expense for the fiscal year thereafter

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

562,000

'

'

679,000

'

'

Weighted average remaining amortization period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'15 years 6 months

'

'

'13 years 6 months

'

'

Gross carrying amount of customer relationships

'

'

'

'

'

868,000

868,000

868,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Death benefits to beneficiary of insured on terminated life insurance agreement

'

'

2,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Collection of cash surrender value from termination of split dollar life insurance agreement

320,000

320,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of life insurance contracts owned

1

1

'

2

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Life insurance contracts, death benefits to insured

1,400,000

1,400,000

'

3,900,000

3,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Life insurance contracts, cash surrender value

$320,000

$320,000

'

$644,000

$649,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued_Expenses_Detail

Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'	'		'
Compensation, commissions and related benefits	$4,969	$7,388		$8,567
Interest	38	71		74
Other accrued expenses	2,716	1,722		3,031
Accrued expenses	$7,723	$9,181	[1]	$11,672
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre2

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'		'
Unsecured senior term notes	$2,200	$4,400		$4,400
Current maturities of long-term debt	-2,200	-2,200	[1]	-2,200
Long-term debt, less current maturities of long-term debt	'	$2,200	[1]	$2,200
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre3

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit - Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Aug. 11, 2008
	Payment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	$2,200,000	$4,400,000	$4,400,000	'
Unsecured senior term notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Issuance of unsecured term notes	'	'	'	11,000,000
Fixed interest rate	'	'	'	8.01%
Term of the note agreement	'7 years	'	'	'
Required amount of principal payment installments	2,200,000	'	'	'
Date of first required principal payment	11-Aug-11	'	'	'
Required debt payment frequency	'Annual	'	'	'
Average term period for remaining principal payments, in years	'9 months 18 days	'	'	'
Maturity date	11-Aug-15	'	'	'
Remaining annual payment	2,200,000	'	'	'
Number of annual payment remaining	1	'	'	'
Long-term debt, fair value	$2,300,000	$4,600,000	$4,600,000	'

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre4

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit - Lines of Credit - Narrative (Detail)

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Nov. 02, 2014

Apr. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 02, 2014

Apr. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Nov. 02, 2014

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 27, 2014

2-May-14

2-May-14

Nov. 02, 2014

United States [Member]

United States [Member]

United States [Member]

China [Member]

China [Member]

China [Member]

China [Member]

Poland [Member]

Poland [Member]

Poland [Member]

Poland [Member]

Poland [Member]

Poland [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CNY

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

PLN

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Interest rate description for April 27, 2014 [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

$10,000,000

'

'

$6,500,000

40,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate description

'Interest is charged at a rate equal to the one-month LIBOR rate plus a spread based on our ratio of debt to EBITDA as defined in the agreement.

'

'

'This agreement has an interest rate determined by the Chinese government

'This agreement has an interest rate determined by the Chinese government

'

'

'The applicable interest rate was converted to EURO LIBOR plus 2%

'

'

'

'

'Agreement with Wells Fargo that incurred interest at WIBOR (Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate) plus 2%

Expiration date

31-Aug-15

'

'

9-May-15

9-May-15

'

'

31-Aug-15

'

'

'

'

'

Reference rate on which the interest rate is based

'One-month LIBOR rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'EURO LIBOR

'

'

'

'

'Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate

Applicable interest rate at end of period

1.76%

1.75%

1.77%

'

'

'

'

2.20%

4.38%

4.38%

'

'

'

Letter of credit, outstanding amount

195,000

195,000

195,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding amount

$0

$0

$0

$0

0

$0

$0

$0

$586,000

1,800,000

$569,000

€ 424,000

'

Percent added to reference rate in effect from time to time to set the interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

'

'

'

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Limited Term Bond Fund [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$2,576	$2,576	$2,561
Low Duration Bond Fund [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	2,081	2,077	2,060
Intermediate Term Bond Fund [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,661	1,641	1,599
Premier Money Market Fund [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,818	755	'
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	93	10	'
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Limited Term Bond Fund [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	2,576	2,576	2,561
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Low Duration Bond Fund [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	2,081	2,077	2,060
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Intermediate Term Bond Fund [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,661	1,641	1,599
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Premier Money Market Fund [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,818	755	'
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$93	$10	'

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'		'
Long-term investments	$1,911,000	$765,000	[1]	'
Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'		'
Short-term bond funds	6,300,000	6,300,000		6,200,000
Unrealized gain (loss) on short-term bond funds	($88,000)	($60,000)		($59,000)
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Nonrecurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Equipment [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	$890	$890
Non-compete Agreement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	882	882
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	868	868
Significant other observable inputs - Level 2 [Member] | Equipment [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	890	890
Significant unobservable inputs - Level 3 [Member] | Non-compete Agreement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	882	882
Significant unobservable inputs - Level 3 [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	$868	$868

Cash_Flow_Information_Detail

Cash Flow Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'	'
Interest	$180	$276
Net income tax payments	$1,943	$1,515

Cash_Flow_Information_Narrativ

Cash Flow Information - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest cost capitalized	$82,000	$0	'
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes liabilities	18,000	'	15,000
Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]	'	'	'
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes liabilities, shares	995	989	'
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes liabilities	$18,000	$15,000	'
Number of shares vesting	3,334	3,333	'

Net_Income_Per_Share_Weighted_

Net Income Per Share - Weighted Average Shares (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic	12,218	12,183	12,215	12,165
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation	183	206	188	226
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted	12,401	12,389	12,403	12,391

Net_Income_Per_Share_Narrative

Net Income Per Share - Narrative (Detail)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2013	Oct. 27, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014
			Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of shares of common stock excluded from the computation of basic net income	61,667	61,667	'
Number of shares outstanding and unvested of common stock not affecting computation of basic net income per share	'	'	0

Segment_Information_Narrative_

Segment Information - Narrative (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of business segments	2

Segment_Information_Financial_

Segment Information - Financial Information for Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$73,991	$70,589	$150,051	$140,730
Gross profit	12,278	12,235	24,993	25,308
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	7,379	7,200	14,798	14,299
Income from operations	4,899	5,035	10,195	11,009
Interest expense	'	-99	-67	-239
Interest income	153	102	294	195
Other expense	-162	-224	-73	-616
Income before income taxes	4,890	4,814	10,349	10,349
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	5,877	5,790	11,903	11,430
Income from operations	6,401	6,445	13,090	13,878
Operating Segments [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	43,038	40,331	85,860	78,494
Gross profit	7,324	7,322	14,527	14,713
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	2,592	2,620	5,166	4,994
Income from operations	4,733	4,702	9,361	9,719
Operating Segments [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	30,953	30,258	64,191	62,236
Gross profit	4,954	4,913	10,466	10,595
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	3,285	3,170	6,737	6,436
Income from operations	1,668	1,743	3,729	4,159
Unallocated corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	1,502	1,410	2,895	2,869
Income from operations	($1,502)	($1,410)	($2,895)	($2,869)

Segment_Information_Balance_Sh

Segment Information - Balance Sheet Information by Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014		Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013		Apr. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Non-compete agreement	$1,017		$1,041		$1,054		'
Customer relationships	791		817		842		'
Goodwill	11,462		11,462	[1]	11,462		'
Property, plant and equipment	33,204		31,376	[1]	30,559		'
Total assets	156,662		160,935	[1]	156,242		'
Cash and cash equivalents	28,953		29,303	[1]	24,267		23,530
Short-term investments	6,318		6,294	[1]	6,220		'
Income taxes receivable	'		121	[1]	'		'
Other current assets	2,303		2,344	[1]	2,550		'
Long-term investments	1,911		765	[1]	'		'
Other assets	2,539		2,917	[1]	2,959		'
Operating Segments [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Total assets	109,059		112,016		113,097		'
Operating Segments [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Current assets	35,406	[2]	36,229	[2]	37,373	[2]	'
Non-compete agreement	1,017		1,041		1,054		'
Customer relationships	791		817		842		'
Goodwill	11,462		11,462		11,462		'
Property, plant and equipment	30,938	[3]	29,040	[3]	28,307	[3]	'
Total assets	79,614		78,589		79,038		'
Operating Segments [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Current assets	27,867	[2]	31,854	[2]	32,447	[2]	'
Property, plant and equipment	1,578	[4]	1,573	[4]	1,612	[4]	'
Total assets	29,445		33,427		34,059		'
Unallocated corporate [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	688	[5]	763	[5]	640	[5]	'
Cash and cash equivalents	28,953		29,303		24,267		'
Short-term investments	6,318		6,294		6,220		'
Deferred income taxes	6,699		8,270		8,406		'
Income taxes receivable	'		121		'		'
Other current assets	2,303		2,344		2,550		'
Long-term investments	1,911		765		'		'
Other assets	$731		$1,059		$1,062		'
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.
[2]	Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment.
[3]	The $30.9 million at November 2, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $22.2 million and $8.7 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $28.3 million at October 27, 2013, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.5 million and $7.8 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $29.0 million at April 27, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.6 million and $8.4 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively.
[4]	The $1.6 million at November 2, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $977 and $601 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $1.6 million at October 27, 2013, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $1.1 million, located in China of $464, and located in Poland of $49. The $1.6 million at April 27, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $957, located in China of $572, and located in Poland of $44.
[5]	The $688, $640, and $763 at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013 and April 27, 2014, respectively, represent property, plant, and equipment associated with unallocated corporate departments and corporate departments shared by both the mattress and upholstery fabric segments. Property, plant, and equipment associated with corporate are located in the U.S.

Segment_Information_Capital_Ex

Segment Information - Capital Expenditures and Depreciation Expense By Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Capital expenditures	$4,988	[1]	$1,740	[1]
Depreciation expense	2,812		2,636
Operating Segments [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Capital expenditures	4,692		1,199
Depreciation expense	2,448		2,331
Operating Segments [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Capital expenditures	258		521
Depreciation expense	364		305
Unallocated corporate [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Capital expenditures	$38		$20
[1]	Capital expenditure amounts are stated on the accrual basis. See Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for capital expenditure amounts on a cash basis.

Segment_Information_Balance_Sh1

Segment Information - Balance Sheet Information by Operating Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014		Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	$33,204		$31,376	[1]	$30,559
United States [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	22,200		20,600		20,500
United States [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	977		957		1,100
Canada [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	8,700		8,400		7,800
China [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	601		572		464
Poland [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	'		44		49
Unallocated corporate [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	688	[2]	763	[2]	640	[2]
Unallocated corporate [Member] | United States [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property, plant and equipment	$688		$763		$640
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.
[2]	The $688, $640, and $763 at November 2, 2014, October 27, 2013 and April 27, 2014, respectively, represent property, plant, and equipment associated with unallocated corporate departments and corporate departments shared by both the mattress and upholstery fabric segments. Property, plant, and equipment associated with corporate are located in the U.S.

Income_Taxes_Effective_Income_

Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax Rate - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income taxes	$1,889,000	$1,718,000	$4,003,000	$4,023,000
Income tax rate	'	'	38.70%	38.90%
Statutory rate	'	'	34.00%	34.00%
Decrease in income tax rate from the lower statutory income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions compared with the U.S statutory income tax rate	'	'	-6.00%	-6.00%
Increase in income tax rate from an increase in unrecognized tax benefits	'	'	4.00%	4.00%
Increase in income tax rate for stock-based compensation and other miscellaneous items	'	'	6.70%	3.90%
Increase in income tax rate from adjustments to the state of North Carolina loss carryforwards for the decrease in future North Carolina corporate income tax rates	'	'	'	3.00%
Income tax expense related to the adjustments of the state of North Carolina loss carryforwards from the decrease in future North Carolina corporate income tax rates	'	'	'	273,000
Canada and China [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Decrease in income tax rate from the lower statutory income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions compared with the U.S statutory income tax rate	'	'	-6.00%	-6.00%
North Carolina [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Increase in income tax rate from adjustments to the state of North Carolina loss carryforwards for the decrease in future North Carolina corporate income tax rates	'	'	'	3.00%
Income tax expense related to the adjustments of the state of North Carolina loss carryforwards from the decrease in future North Carolina corporate income tax rates	'	'	'	$273,000

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Income_T

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Valuation Allowance - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
U.S. Tax Authorities and Poland Tax Authorities [Member] | Deferred Tax Asset Loss Carryforwards [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	$1,100,000	$977,000	$1,000,000
U.S. State Tax [Member] | Deferred Tax Asset Loss Carryforwards [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	666,000	666,000	722,000
Poland [Member] | Deferred Tax Asset Loss Carryforwards [Member] | Culp Europe [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	456,000	311,000	315,000
Canada and China [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	$0	$0	$0

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Income_T1

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Undistributed Earnings - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deferred tax liability, undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries	$2.20	$7.10	$2
U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes	30.6	22.4	28.1
U.S. foreign income tax credits	28.4	15.3	26.1
Undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries that will not be reinvested indefinitely	$78.90	$57.70	$72.80

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Income_T2

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'		'
Current deferred tax asset	$6,191,000	$6,230,000	[1]	$7,745,000
Non-current deferred tax asset	508,000	2,040,000	[1]	661,000
Non-current deferred tax liability	1,395,000	1,013,000	[1]	5,016,000
U.S. Tax Authorities [Member]	'	'		'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'		'
Current deferred tax asset	5,800,000	5,800,000		7,400,000
Non-current deferred tax asset	'	1,400,000		'
Non-current deferred tax liability	509,000	'		4,100,000
China [Member]	'	'		'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'		'
Current deferred tax asset	428,000	372,000		386,000
Non-current deferred tax asset	508,000	572,000		661,000
Canada [Member]	'	'		'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'		'
Non-current deferred tax liability	$886,000	$1,000,000		$945,000
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Income_Taxes_Uncertainty_in_In

Income Taxes - Uncertainty in Income Taxes - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	$14,100,000	$13,700,000	$13,500,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would favorably impact effective income tax rate if recognized	4,000,000	4,000,000	4,100,000
Expected increase in unrecognized tax benefits related to double taxation under applicable tax treaties with foreign tax jurisdictions	905,000	'	'
Net Non-current Deferred Income Taxes [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	10,100,000	9,700,000	9,400,000
Income Taxes Payable - Long-Term [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	$4,000,000	$4,000,000	$4,100,000

Statutory_Reserves_Detail

Statutory Reserves (Detail) (Subsidiaries [Member], China [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014
Subsidiaries [Member] | China [Member]	'
Statutory Reserve [Line Items]	'
Percentage of net income required to be transferred to a statutory surplus reserve fund	10.00%
Maximum required percentage of statutory surplus reserve fund to registered capital	50.00%
Statutory surplus reserve fund balance	$5.10
Percentage of accumulated earnings and profits determined in accordance with PRC accounting rules and regulations	10.00%
Minimum threshold percentage for statutory surplus reserve fund as percentage of registered capital, below which certain capital transactions are prohibited	25.00%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014	Nov. 02, 2014	Jul. 28, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014
	Mattress Fabrics [Member]	Mattress Fabrics [Member]	Mattress Fabrics [Member]	Settled Litigation [Member]	Settled Litigation [Member]	Settled Litigation [Member]	Settled Litigation [Member]
	Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]	Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]	Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]	Environmental Issue [Member]	Environmental Issue [Member]	Environmental Issue [Member]	Environmental Issue [Member]
						Other Expense [Member]	Site of former manufacturing plant in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Lawsuit filing date	'	'	'	'	'February 5, 2008	'	'
Actions taken by court which impacted the lawsuit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'The lawsuit involved court judgments that were entered against the plaintiffs and against defendant Chromatex, Inc. requiring them to pay costs incurred by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA") responding to environmental contamination at the Site, in amounts approximating $14 million, plus unspecified future environmental costs.
Amount of judgment against plaintiffs for which recovery is being sought from defendants	'	'	'	'	'	'	$14,000,000
Damages sought by plaintiffs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'Costs incurred by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA") responding to environmental contamination at the Site, in amounts approximating $14 million, plus unspecified future environmental costs.
Charge resulted from settlement of lawsuit	'	'	'	'	'	206,000	'
Payments made for settlement of lawsuit	'	'	'	206,000	'	'	'
Lawsuit dismissed date	'	'	'	'	5-Jun-14	'	'
Open purchase commitments	$3,000,000	$3,400,000	$1,600,000	'	'	'	'

Common_Stock_Repurchase_Progra1

Common Stock Repurchase Program (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'
Cost of common stock repurchased	$745,000	'
Common Stock	'	'
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'
Common stock repurchased	43,014	'
Cost of common stock repurchased	2,000	'
Common Stock Repurchase Program February 25, 2014 [Member] | Common Stock	'	'
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]	'	'
Authorization amount for repurchase of common stock	5,000,000	'
Common stock repurchased	43,014	0
Cost of common stock repurchased	$745,000	'

Dividend_Program_Detail

Dividend Program (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Aug. 03, 2014	Nov. 02, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Dec. 03, 2014	Dec. 03, 2014
			Special Dividend [Member]	Quarterly Dividend [Member]	Quarterly Dividend [Member]	Quarterly Dividend [Member]	Quarterly Dividend [Member]
						Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend payment, per share	'	'	$0.40	$0.05	$0.04	'	'
Cash dividends paid	$6,113	$979	$4,900	$1,200	$979	'	'
Percentage increase in quarterly cash dividend	'	'	'	'	'	'	20.00%
Cash dividend declared, per share	'	'	'	'	'	$0.06	'
Date of payment to shareholders entitled to dividends	'	'	'	'	'	16-Jan-15	'
Date of record of shareholders entitled to dividends	'	'	'	'	'	2-Jan-15	'