Culp (CULP) 10-Q 13 Mar 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	1-Feb-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	CFI
Entity Registrant Name	CULP INC
Entity Central Index Key	723603
Current Fiscal Year End Date	2
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	12,219,121

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_NET

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$81,269	$72,389	$231,320	$213,119
Cost of sales	66,867	60,552	191,925	175,974
Gross profit	14,402	11,837	39,395	37,145
Selling, general and administrative expenses	8,375	7,041	23,173	21,340
Income from operations	6,027	4,796	16,222	15,805
Interest expense		91	50	330
Interest income	-202	-148	-478	-343
Other expense	307	279	380	895
Income before income taxes	5,922	4,574	16,270	14,923
Income taxes	2,110	-3,807	6,113	216
Net income	$3,812	$8,381	$10,157	$14,707
Net income per share, basic	$0.31	$0.69	$0.83	$1.21
Net income per share, diluted	$0.31	$0.68	$0.82	$1.19
Average shares outstanding, basic	12,219	12,188	12,216	12,173
Average shares outstanding, diluted	12,417	12,405	12,410	12,405

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$3,812	$8,381	$10,157	$14,707
Other comprehensive gain (loss)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments	22	-14	-6	-128
Total other comprehensive gain (loss)	22	-14	-6	-128
Comprehensive income	$3,834	$8,367	$10,151	$14,579

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_UN

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$28,772	$29,303	[1]	$23,293
Short-term investments	8,384	6,294	[1]	7,077
Accounts receivable, net	30,774	27,409	[1]	26,392
Inventories	38,013	40,674	[1]	43,687
Deferred income taxes	6,995	6,230	[1]	7,503
Income taxes receivable	104	121	[1]
Other current assets	2,992	2,344	[1]	2,999
Total current assets	116,034	112,375	[1]	110,951
Property, plant and equipment, net	35,269	31,376	[1]	30,115
Goodwill	11,462	11,462	[1]	11,462
Deferred income taxes	482	2,040	[1]	1,227
Long-term investments	2,063	765	[1]
Other assets	2,505	2,917	[1]	2,923
Total assets	167,815	160,935	[1]	156,678
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,200	2,200	[1]	2,200
Accounts payable-trade	28,644	26,686	[1]	25,187
Accounts payable - capital expenditures	772	277	[1]	235
Accrued expenses	9,954	9,181	[1]	11,812
Income taxes payable - current	325	442	[1]	130
Total current liabilities	41,895	38,786	[1]	39,564
Income taxes payable - long-term	3,630	3,962	[1]	3,953
Deferred income taxes	3,384	1,013	[1]	945
Line of credit		586	[1]	573
Deferred compensation	3,934	2,644	[1]
Long-term debt, less current maturities		2,200	[1]	2,200
Total liabilities	52,843	49,191	[1]	47,235
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 12,219,121 at February 1, 2015; 12,250,030 at January 26, 2014; and 12,250,030 at April 27, 2014	611	612	[1]	612
Capital contributed in excess of par value	42,856	42,932	[1]	42,773
Accumulated earnings	71,571	68,260	[1]	66,132
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-66	-60	[1]	-74
Total shareholders' equity	114,972	111,744	[1]	109,443
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$167,815	$160,935	[1]	$156,678
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_UN1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
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	12,219,121	12,250,030	[1]	12,250,030
Common stock, outstanding	12,219,121	12,250,030	[1]	12,250,030
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015		Jan. 26, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$10,157		$14,707
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	4,244		3,964
Amortization of other assets	140		123
Stock-based compensation	482		551
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	-110		-143
Deferred income taxes	3,274		-2,255
Gain on sale of equipment	-74		-108
Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses	-6		353
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition of assets:
Accounts receivable	-3,455		-2,844
Inventories	2,536		-5,081
Other current assets	-739		-882
Other assets	-30		-53
Accounts payable - trade	2,267		2,487
Accrued expenses and deferred compensation	2,121		13
Income taxes	-108		162
Net cash provided by operating activities	20,699		10,994
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-8,185		-2,656
Net cash paid for acquisition of assets			-2,640
Proceeds from the sale of equipment	625		188
Proceeds from life insurance policies	320
Payments on life insurance policies	-18		-30
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments	1,628
Purchase of short-term investments	-3,719		-1,916
Purchase of long-term investments	-1,298
Net cash used in investing activities	-10,647		-7,054
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	94		194
Common stock shares repurchased	-745
Dividends paid	-6,846		-1,592
Debt issuance costs			-62
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	110		143
Net cash used in financing activities	-10,125		-3,517
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-458		-660
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-531		-237
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	29,303	[1]	23,530
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$28,772		$23,293
[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		10,157			10,157
Stock-based compensation		482		482
Unrealized loss on investments		-6				-6
Excess tax benefit related to stock based compensation		110		110
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)			10,100
Common stock issued in connection with exercise of stock options		94	1	93
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable (in shares)			-995
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable		-18		-18
Dividends paid		-6,846			-6,846
Balance at Feb. 01, 2015		$114,972	$611	$42,856	$71,571	($66)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2015			12,219,121
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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 nine months ended February 1, 2015 and January 26, 2014, represent 40 and 39 week periods, respectively.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	2.  Significant Accounting Policies
	As of February 1, 2015, 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	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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 third quarter of fiscal 2015.
	At February 1, 2015, options to purchase 140,100 shares of common stock were outstanding and exercisable, had a weighted average exercise price of $6.49 per share, and a weighted average contractual term of 3.0 years. At February 1, 2015, the aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable was $1.9 million.
	The aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised for the nine months ending February 1, 2015 and January 26, 2014, was $87,000 and $224,000, respectively.
	At February 1, 2015, there were no unvested incentive stock option awards. Therefore, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to incentive stock option awards at February 1, 2015.
	No compensation expense was recorded on incentive stock options for the nine months ended February 1, 2015. We recorded $10,000 of compensation expense on incentive stock option grants within selling, general, and administrative expense for the nine months ended January 26, 2014.
	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 nine month periods ending February 1, 2015, and January 26, 2014, respectively.
	Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards
	We did not grant any time vested restricted stock awards through the third quarter of fiscal 2015.
	We recorded $4,000 and $52,000 of compensation expense within selling, general, and administrative expense for time vested restricted stock awards for the nine month periods ending February 1, 2015, and January 26, 2014, respectively.
	At February 1, 2015, 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 February 1, 2015.
	During the nine month period ended February 1, 2015, 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 nine month period ended January 26, 2014, 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 $424,000 and $432,000 within selling, general, and administrative expense for performance based restricted stock units for the nine month periods ending February 1, 2015 and January 26, 2014, 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 February 1, 2015, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to the performance based restricted stock units was $946,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 1.9 years.

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	5.  Accounts Receivable
	A summary of accounts receivable follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14			27-Apr-14
	Customers	$	31,952		$	27,424		$	28,461
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		(449	)		(484	)		(573	)
	Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts		(729	)		(548	)		(479	)
		$	30,774		$	26,392		$	27,409
	A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts follows:
		Nine months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
	Beginning balance	$	(573	)	$	(780	)
	Provision for bad debts		(20	)		235
	Net write-offs, net of recoveries		144			61
	Ending balance	$	(449	)	$	(484	)
	A summary of the activity in the allowance for returns and allowances and discounts accounts follows:
		Nine months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
	Beginning balance	$	(479	)	$	(543	)
	Provision for returns, allowances and discounts		(2,065	)		(1,579	)
	Credits issued		1,815			1,574
	Ending balance	$	(729	)	$	(548	)

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14		27-Apr-14
	Raw materials	$	5,787	$	6,177	$	6,707
	Work-in-process		2,227		2,177		2,263
	Finished goods		29,999		35,333		31,704
		$	38,013	$	43,687	$	40,674

Other_Assets

Other Assets	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Other Assets	7.  Other Assets
	A summary of other assets follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14		27-Apr-14
	Cash surrender value – life insurance	$	338	$	647	$	644
	Non-compete agreement		998		1,047		1,041
	Customer relationships		779		830		817
	Other		390		399		415
		$	2,505	$	2,923	$	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 February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014 and April 27, 2014, respectively. At February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, 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 February 1, 2015, $219,000 pertains to the non-compete agreement that was in place as part of the asset purchase agreement dated August 11, 2008, and $779,000 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 $56,000 for the nine month periods ended February 1, 2015 and January 26, 2014. The remaining amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter follows: FY 2015 - $19,000; 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 13.3 years as of February 1, 2015.
	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 customer relationships are amortized on a straight-line basis over its seventeen year useful life.
	The gross carrying amount of these customer relationships was $868,000 at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, respectively. Accumulated amortization for these customer relationships was $89,000, $38,000, and $51,000 at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, respectively.
	Amortization expense for the customer relationships was $38,000 for the nine months ending February 1, 2015 and January 26, 2014. The remaining amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter follows: FY 2015 - $13,000; 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 15.3 years as of February 1, 2015.
	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 February 1, 2015, we had one life insurance contract with a death benefit of $1.4 million. At January 26, 2014 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 $338,000, $647,000 and $644,000 at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, respectively, are collectible upon death of the respective insured.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	8.  Accrued Expenses
	A summary of accrued expenses follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14		27-Apr-14
	Compensation, commissions and related benefits	$	6,399	$	8,747	$	7,388
	Interest		81		158		71
	Other accrued expenses		3,474		2,907		1,722
		$	9,954	$	11,812	$	9,181

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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)	1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14			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 Senior Term Notes
	We entered into a note agreement dated August 11, 2008 that provided for the issuance of $11.0 million of unsecured senior 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 0.5 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 February 1, 2015, 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 were outstanding under the credit agreement with Culp Europe at January 26, 2014 and April 27, 2014, noted below decreased the $10.0 million available. Interest is charged at a rate (applicable interest rate of 1.77%, 1.76%, and 1.75% at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, 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 February 1, 2015, there was a $250,000 outstanding letter of credit (all of which related to workers compensation). At January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, there was a $195,000 outstanding letter of credit (all of which related to workers compensation). At February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the credit agreement.
	Our credit agreement with Wells Fargo contains a financial covenant that limits our capital expenditures to $10 million in any fiscal year. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we expect our capital expenditures to exceed $10 million for fiscal 2015 as a result of the capital expansion project associated with our mattress fabrics segment. As a result, effective March 3, 2015, Wells Fargo increased our capital expenditure limit from $10 million to $12 million for fiscal 2015.
	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 $6.4 million USD at February 1, 2015), 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 February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014.
	Revolving Credit Agreement – Europe
	At January 26, 2014 and 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 4.5% and 4.38% at January 26, 2014 and April 27, 2014, respectively). There was $573,000 and $586,000 (1.8 million Polish Zloty) in borrowings outstanding under the agreement at January 26, 2014 and April 27, 2014, respectively.
	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%.
	At February 1, 2015, 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 February 1, 2015, 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 February 1, 2015, the carrying value of our long-term debt was $2.2 million and the fair value was $2.3 million. At January 26, 2014, the carrying value of the company’s long-term debt was $4.4 million and the fair value was $4.7 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	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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 February 1, 2015 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	$	3,112		N/A		N/A	$	3,112
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		2,188		N/A		N/A		2,188
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,084		N/A		N/A		2,084
	Premier Money Market Fund		1,951		N/A		N/A		1,951
	Strategic Income Fund		1,000		N/A		N/A		1,000
	Growth Allocation Fund		63		N/A		N/A		63
	Other		49		N/A		N/A		49
		Fair value measurements at January 26, 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	$	2,570		N/A		N/A	$	2,570
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,069		N/A		N/A		2,069
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,612		N/A		N/A		1,612
		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 $8.4 million, $6.3 million and $6.3 million at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, respectively. Our short-term bond funds had an accumulated unrealized loss totaling $66,000, $74,000, and $60,000 at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, respectively. At February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, 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 $2.0 million and $765,000 at February 1, 2015 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 nine months ended February 1, 2015, 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 January 26, 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:
	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	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash Flow Information	11.  Cash Flow Information
	Payments for interest and income taxes follows:
		Nine months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14
	Interest	$	180	$	283
	Net income tax payments		3,005		2,312
	Interest costs of $141,000 for the construction of qualifying fixed assets were capitalized and are being amortized over the related assets’ useful lives for the nine months ended February 1, 2015. No interest costs were capitalized for the nine months ended January 26, 2014.
	During the nine months ended February 1, 2015, 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 nine months ended January 26, 2014, 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	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		12,219		12,188
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation		198		217
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		12,417		12,405
	All options to purchase shares of common stock were included in the computation of diluted net income for the three months ended February 1, 2015 and January 26, 2014, 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 January 26, 2014. At February 1, 2015, 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.
		Nine months ended
	(amounts in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		12,216		12,173
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation		194		232
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		12,410		12,405
	All options to purchase shares of common stock were included in the computation of diluted net income for the nine months ended February 1, 2015 and January 26, 2014, 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 nine months ending January 26, 2014. At February 1, 2015, 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	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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)		1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
	Net sales:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	45,683		$	38,541
	Upholstery Fabrics			35,586			33,848
			$	81,269		$	72,389
	Gross profit:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	8,076		$	5,599
	Upholstery Fabrics			6,326			6,238
			$	14,402		$	11,837
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	2,853		$	2,286
	Upholstery Fabrics			3,781			3,572
	Total segment selling, general, and
	administrative expenses			6,634			5,858
	Unallocated corporate expenses			1,741			1,183
			$	8,375		$	7,041
	Income from operations:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	5,223		$	3,313
	Upholstery Fabrics			2,545			2,666
	Total segment income from operations			7,768			5,979
	Unallocated corporate expenses			(1,741	)		(1,183	)
	Total income from operations			6,027			4,796
	Interest expense			-			(91	)
	Interest income			202			148
	Other expense			(307	)		(279	)
	Income before income taxes		$	5,922		$	4,574
			Nine months ended
	(dollars in thousands)		1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
	Net sales:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	131,543		$	117,035
	Upholstery Fabrics			99,777			96,084
			$	231,320		$	213,119
	Gross profit:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	22,603		$	20,312
	Upholstery Fabrics			16,792			16,833
			$	39,395		$	37,145
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	8,019		$	7,280
	Upholstery Fabrics			10,518			10,007
	Total segment selling, general, and
	administrative expenses			18,537			17,287
	Unallocated corporate expenses			4,636			4,053
			$	23,173		$	21,340
	Income from operations:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	14,584		$	13,033
	Upholstery Fabrics			6,274			6,825
	Total segment income from operations			20,858			19,858
	Unallocated corporate expenses			(4,636	)		(4,053	)
	Total income from operations			16,222			15,805
	Interest expense			(50	)		(330	)
	Interest income			478			343
	Other expense			(380	)		(895	)
	Income before income taxes		$	16,270		$	14,923
	Balance sheet information for the company’s operating segments follow:
	(dollars in thousands)		1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14			27-Apr-14
	Segment assets:
	Mattress Fabrics
	Current assets (1)		$	36,658		$	36,818		$	36,229
	Non-compete agreement			998			1,047			1,041
Customer relationships			779			830			817
Goodwill			11,462			11,462			11,462
Property, plant and equipment (2)			33,046			27,822			29,040
Total mattress fabrics assets			82,943			77,979			78,589
Upholstery Fabrics
Current assets (1)			32,129			33,261			31,854
Property, plant and equipment (3)			1,522			1,649			1,573
Total upholstery fabrics assets			33,651			34,910			33,427
Total segment assets			116,594			112,889			112,016
Non-segment assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			28,772			23,293			29,303
Short-term investments			8,384			7,077			6,294
Deferred income taxes			7,477			8,730			8,270
Income taxes receivable			104			-			121
Other current assets			2,992			2,999			2,344
Property, plant and equipment (4)			701			644			763
Long-term investments			2,063			-			765
Other assets			728			1,046			1,059
Total assets		$	167,815		$	156,678		$	160,935
		Nine months ended
(dollars in thousands)		1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
Capital expenditures (5):
Mattress Fabrics		$	8,232		$	1,936
Upholstery Fabrics			390			694
Unallocated Corporate			62			37
Total capital expenditures		$	8,684		$	2,667
Depreciation expense:
Mattress Fabrics		$	3,692		$	3,510
Upholstery Fabrics			552			454
Total depreciation expense		$	4,244		$	3,964
-1	Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment.
-2	The $33.0 million at February 1, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.5 million and $9.5 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $27.8 million at January 26, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.1 million and $7.7 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 $1.5 million at February 1, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $877 and $645 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $1.6 million at January 26, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $1.0 million, located in China of $561, and located in Poland of $47. 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 $701, $644, and $763 at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014 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	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	14.  Income Taxes
	Effective Income Tax Rate
	We recorded income tax expense of $6.1 million, or 37.6% of income before income tax expense, for the nine month period ended February 1, 2015, compared to income tax expense of $216,000 or 1.4% of income before income tax expense, for the nine month period ended January 26, 2014. Our effective income tax rates for the nine month periods ended February 1, 2015 and January 26, 2014, 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 nine month period ended February 1, 2015 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% to record the income tax effects of the undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries located in Canada and China.
	●	The income tax rate increased by 4% for an increase in unrecognized tax benefits.
	●	The income tax rate increased by 1.6% for stock-based compensation and other miscellaneous items.
	The income tax expense for nine month period ended January 26, 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 36% for an income tax benefit of $5.4 million to record the U.S. income tax effects of the undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries located in China. The $5.4 million income tax benefit recognized U.S. foreign income tax credits of $9.9 million offset by the U.S. income tax effects of the undistributed earnings from our China operations and foreign withholding taxes of $4.5 million. The $5.4 million income tax benefit was treated as a discrete event in which the full income tax effects of this adjustment were recorded in the three and nine month periods ended January 26, 2014, as it pertained to a change in judgment on prior periods’ accumulated earnings and profits associated with our subsidiaries located in China.
	●	The income tax rate increased 2% 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 were recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, totaled $273,000, and represented a discrete event in which the full tax effects were recorded in the nine month period ending January 26, 2014.
	●	The income tax rate decreased by 7% 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 4.4% 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 February 1, 2015, we recorded a partial valuation allowance of $1.0 million, of which $596,000 pertained to certain U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and credits and $400,000 pertained to loss carryfowards associated with our Culp Europe operation located in Poland.  Based on our assessment at January 26, 2014, we recorded a partial valuation allowance of $1.0 million, of which $715,000 pertained to certain U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and credits and $291,000 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 $1.0 million, 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 February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, respectively.
	The recorded valuation allowance of $1.0 million at February 1, 2015, 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 February 1, 2015, 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.
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, our operations located in China achieved positive accumulated earnings and profits for both U.S. income tax and financial reporting purposes for the first time since we determined our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries would not be reinvested indefinitely in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. As a result, we recorded an income tax benefit of $5.4 million to recognize U.S. foreign income tax credits of $9.9 million offset by the U.S. income tax effects of the undistributed earnings from our China operations and foreign withholding taxes totaling $4.5 million. This $5.4 million income tax benefit was treated as a discrete event in which the full income tax effects of this adjustment were recorded in the three and nine month periods ended January 26, 2014, as it pertained to a change in judgment on prior periods’ accumulated earnings and profits associated with our subsidiaries located in China.
	At February 1, 2015, the deferred tax liability associated with our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries totaled $2.4 million, which included U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes totaling $32.1 million, offset by U.S. foreign income tax credits of $29.7 million. At January 26, 2014, the deferred tax liability associated with our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries totaled $1.7 million, which included U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes totaling $26.9 million, offset by U.S. foreign income tax credits of $25.2 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 $82.4 million, $69.8 million, and $72.8 million at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, respectively.
	Overall
	At February 1, 2015, the current deferred tax asset of $7.0 million represents $6.7 million and $294,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At February 1, 2015, the non-current deferred tax asset of $482,000 pertains to our operations located in China. At February 1, 2015, the non-current deferred tax liability of $3.4 million represents $2.5 million and $886,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively.
	At January 26, 2014, the current deferred tax asset of $7.5 million represents $7.3 million and $217,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At January 26, 2014, the non-current deferred tax asset of $1.2 million represents $600,000 and $627,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At January 26, 2014, the non-current deferred tax liability of $945,000 pertains to our operations located in Canada.
	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 February 1, 2015, we had a $13.9 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $3.6 million represents the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the income tax rate in future periods. At January 26, 2014, we had a $13.6 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 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 February 1, 2015, we had a $13.9 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $10.3 million and $3.6 million were classified as net non-current deferred income taxes and income taxes payable – long-term, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At January 26, 2014, we had a $13.6 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $9.6 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 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 $706,000 for fiscal 2015. This increase primarily relates to double taxation under applicable tax treaties with foreign tax jurisdictions.

Statutory_Reserves

Statutory Reserves	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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 February 1, 2015, the company’s statutory surplus reserve was $5.4 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 $5.4 million to assist with debt repayment, capital expenditures, and other expenses of the company’s business.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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 and 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.
	Lease
	We lease a plant facility associated with our mattress fabrics segment from a partnership owned by certain shareholders and officers of the company and their immediate families. At April 27, 2014, this lease was on a month to month basis payable at an amount of $12,704 per month.
	Effective October 1, 2014, we entered into new lease agreement with the partnership noted above. The new lease agreement requires monthly payments of $13,000 for a three year term commencing on October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017. This lease contains two successive options to renew the lease with each renewal period being three years. The first and second renewal terms would require monthly payments of $13,100 and $13,200, respectively.
	Purchase Commitments
	At February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014, and April 27, 2014, we had open purchase commitments to acquire equipment for our mattress fabrics segment totaling $3.8 million, $3.8 million, and $3.4 million, respectively.

Common_Stock_Repurchase_Progra

Common Stock Repurchase Program	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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 nine months ended February 1, 2015, we repurchased 43,014 shares of our common stock at a cost of $745,000, all of which were purchased in the first and second quarters. During the nine months ended January 26, 2014, we did not repurchase any shares of common stock.
	At February 1, 2015, we had $4.3 million available for additional repurchases of our common stock.

Dividend_Program

Dividend Program	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Dividend Program	18.  Dividend Program
	During the nine months ended February 1, 2015, dividend payments totaled $6.8 million, of which $4.9 million represented a special cash dividend payment in the first quarter of $0.40 per share, and $1.9 million represented our regular quarterly cash dividend payments ranging from $0.05 to $0.06 per share.
	During the nine months ended January 26, 2014, we paid quarterly cash dividend payments totaling $1.6 million that ranged from $0.04 to $0.05 per share.
	On March 4, 2015, we announced that our board of directors approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. This dividend will be paid on or about April 15, 2015, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 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)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Summary of Accounts Receivable	A summary of accounts receivable follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14			27-Apr-14
	Customers	$	31,952		$	27,424		$	28,461
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		(449	)		(484	)		(573	)
	Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts		(729	)		(548	)		(479	)
		$	30,774		$	26,392		$	27,409
Summary of the Activity in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts follows:
		Nine months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
	Beginning balance	$	(573	)	$	(780	)
	Provision for bad debts		(20	)		235
	Net write-offs, net of recoveries		144			61
	Ending balance	$	(449	)	$	(484	)
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:
		Nine months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
	Beginning balance	$	(479	)	$	(543	)
	Provision for returns, allowances and discounts		(2,065	)		(1,579	)
	Credits issued		1,815			1,574
	Ending balance	$	(729	)	$	(548	)

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Inventories	A summary of inventories follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14		27-Apr-14
	Raw materials	$	5,787	$	6,177	$	6,707
	Work-in-process		2,227		2,177		2,263
	Finished goods		29,999		35,333		31,704
		$	38,013	$	43,687	$	40,674

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Summary of Other Assets	A summary of other assets follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14		27-Apr-14
	Cash surrender value – life insurance	$	338	$	647	$	644
	Non-compete agreement		998		1,047		1,041
	Customer relationships		779		830		817
	Other		390		399		415
		$	2,505	$	2,923	$	2,917

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Summary of Accrued Expenses	A summary of accrued expenses follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14		27-Apr-14
	Compensation, commissions and related benefits	$	6,399	$	8,747	$	7,388
	Interest		81		158		71
	Other accrued expenses		3,474		2,907		1,722
		$	9,954	$	11,812	$	9,181

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre1

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Long-Term Debt	A summary of long-term debt follows:
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14			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)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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 February 1, 2015 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	$	3,112		N/A		N/A	$	3,112
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		2,188		N/A		N/A		2,188
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,084		N/A		N/A		2,084
	Premier Money Market Fund		1,951		N/A		N/A		1,951
	Strategic Income Fund		1,000		N/A		N/A		1,000
	Growth Allocation Fund		63		N/A		N/A		63
	Other		49		N/A		N/A		49
		Fair value measurements at January 26, 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	$	2,570		N/A		N/A	$	2,570
	Low Duration Bond Fund		2,069		N/A		N/A		2,069
	Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,612		N/A		N/A		1,612
		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 January 26, 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:
	Equipment	$	-	$	890	$	-	$	890
	Non-compete Agreement		-		-		882		882
	Customer Relationships		-		-		868		868

Cash_Flow_Information_Tables

Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Payments for Interest and Income Taxes	Payments for interest and income taxes follows:
		Nine months ended
	(dollars in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14
	Interest	$	180	$	283
	Net income tax payments		3,005		2,312

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
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)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		12,219		12,188
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation		198		217
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		12,417		12,405
		Nine months ended
	(amounts in thousands)	1-Feb-15		26-Jan-14
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		12,216		12,173
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation		194		232
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		12,410		12,405

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Segments Information	Financial information for the company’s operating segments follows:
			Three months ended
	(dollars in thousands)		1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
	Net sales:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	45,683		$	38,541
	Upholstery Fabrics			35,586			33,848
			$	81,269		$	72,389
	Gross profit:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	8,076		$	5,599
	Upholstery Fabrics			6,326			6,238
			$	14,402		$	11,837
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	2,853		$	2,286
	Upholstery Fabrics			3,781			3,572
	Total segment selling, general, and
	administrative expenses			6,634			5,858
	Unallocated corporate expenses			1,741			1,183
			$	8,375		$	7,041
	Income from operations:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	5,223		$	3,313
	Upholstery Fabrics			2,545			2,666
	Total segment income from operations			7,768			5,979
	Unallocated corporate expenses			(1,741	)		(1,183	)
	Total income from operations			6,027			4,796
	Interest expense			-			(91	)
	Interest income			202			148
	Other expense			(307	)		(279	)
	Income before income taxes		$	5,922		$	4,574
			Nine months ended
	(dollars in thousands)		1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
	Net sales:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	131,543		$	117,035
	Upholstery Fabrics			99,777			96,084
			$	231,320		$	213,119
	Gross profit:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	22,603		$	20,312
	Upholstery Fabrics			16,792			16,833
			$	39,395		$	37,145
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	8,019		$	7,280
	Upholstery Fabrics			10,518			10,007
	Total segment selling, general, and
	administrative expenses			18,537			17,287
	Unallocated corporate expenses			4,636			4,053
			$	23,173		$	21,340
	Income from operations:
	Mattress Fabrics		$	14,584		$	13,033
	Upholstery Fabrics			6,274			6,825
	Total segment income from operations			20,858			19,858
	Unallocated corporate expenses			(4,636	)		(4,053	)
	Total income from operations			16,222			15,805
	Interest expense			(50	)		(330	)
	Interest income			478			343
	Other expense			(380	)		(895	)
	Income before income taxes		$	16,270		$	14,923
	Balance sheet information for the company’s operating segments follow:
	(dollars in thousands)		1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14			27-Apr-14
	Segment assets:
	Mattress Fabrics
	Current assets (1)		$	36,658		$	36,818		$	36,229
	Non-compete agreement			998			1,047			1,041
	Customer relationships			779			830			817
	Goodwill			11,462			11,462			11,462
	Property, plant and equipment (2)			33,046			27,822			29,040
Total mattress fabrics assets			82,943			77,979			78,589
Upholstery Fabrics
Current assets (1)			32,129			33,261			31,854
Property, plant and equipment (3)			1,522			1,649			1,573
Total upholstery fabrics assets			33,651			34,910			33,427
Total segment assets			116,594			112,889			112,016
Non-segment assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			28,772			23,293			29,303
Short-term investments			8,384			7,077			6,294
Deferred income taxes			7,477			8,730			8,270
Income taxes receivable			104			-			121
Other current assets			2,992			2,999			2,344
Property, plant and equipment (4)			701			644			763
Long-term investments			2,063			-			765
Other assets			728			1,046			1,059
Total assets		$	167,815		$	156,678		$	160,935
		Nine months ended
(dollars in thousands)		1-Feb-15			26-Jan-14
Capital expenditures (5):
Mattress Fabrics		$	8,232		$	1,936
Upholstery Fabrics			390			694
Unallocated Corporate			62			37
Total capital expenditures		$	8,684		$	2,667
Depreciation expense:
Mattress Fabrics		$	3,692		$	3,510
Upholstery Fabrics			552			454
Total depreciation expense		$	4,244		$	3,964
-1	Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment.
-2	The $33.0 million at February 1, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.5 million and $9.5 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $27.8 million at January 26, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.1 million and $7.7 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 $1.5 million at February 1, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $877 and $645 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $1.6 million at January 26, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $1.0 million, located in China of $561, and located in Poland of $47. 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 $701, $644, and $763 at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014 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	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Direct acquisition costs related to business combination	$83,000
Equipment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tangible asset, useful life		7 years
Non-compete Agreement [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible asset, useful life		15 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible asset, useful life		17 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]
Equipment	$890
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

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 01, 2014	Oct. 01, 2013	Jun. 24, 2014	Jun. 25, 2013	Jul. 11, 2012
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of options granted	0
Number of options to purchase common stock outstanding	140,100
Number of options exercisable	140,100
Weighted average exercise price for options outstanding	$6.49
Weighted average exercise price for options exercisable	$6.49
Weighted average contractual term for options outstanding	3 years
Weighted average contractual term for options exercisable	3 years
Aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding	$1,900,000
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercisable	1,900,000
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised	87,000	224,000
Number of unvested stock option	0
Unrecognized stock based compensation cost	0
Stock Options [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	0	10,000
Common Stock Awards [Member] | Outside Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			3,000	3,000
Vesting period			0 days	0 days
Closing price of common stock at the date of grant			$17.95	$18.84
Common Stock Awards [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	54,000	57,000
Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted	0
Number of shares outstanding and unvested	0
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost	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
Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	4,000	52,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					3 years	3 years	3 years
Closing price of common stock at the date of grant					$17.70	$17.12	$10.21
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost	946,000
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized	1 year 10 months 24 days
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted					102,845	72,380	120,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$424,000	$432,000

Accounts_Receivable_Detail

Accounts Receivable (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Customers	$31,952	$28,461		$27,424
Accounts receivable, net	30,774	27,409	[1]	26,392
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, balance	-449	-573		-484	-780
Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, balance	($729)	($479)		($548)	($543)
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Accounts_Receivable_Allowance_

Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	($573)	($780)
Provision for bad debts	-20	235
Net write-offs, net of recoveries	144	61
Ending balance	($449)	($484)

Accounts_Receivable_Allowance_1

Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Returns and Allowances and Discounts (Detail) (Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
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	-2,065	-1,579
Credits issued	1,815	1,574
Ending balance	($729)	($548)

Inventories_Detail

Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$5,787	$6,707		$6,177
Work-in-process	2,227	2,263		2,177
Finished goods	29,999	31,704		35,333
Inventories	$38,013	$40,674	[1]	$43,687
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Other_Assets_Detail

Other Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Cash surrender value - life insurance	$338	$644		$647
Non-compete agreement	998	1,041		1,047
Customer relationships	779	817		830
Other	390	415		399
Other assets	$2,505	$2,917	[1]	$2,923
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Other_Assets_Narrative_Detail

Other Assets - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	16-May-14	Apr. 27, 2014
		Contract			Contract
Other Assets [Line Items]
Non-compete agreement carrying amount		$998,000	$1,047,000		$1,041,000
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	2		2
Life insurance contracts, death benefits to insured		1,400,000	3,900,000		3,900,000
Life insurance contracts, cash surrender value		338,000	647,000		644,000
Other assets [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount of non-compete agreement		2,000,000	2,000,000		2,000,000
Gross carrying amount of customer relationships		868,000	868,000		868,000
Other assets [Member] | Asset Purchase Agreement Dated August 11, 2008 [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Non-compete agreement carrying amount		219,000
Other assets [Member] | Asset Purchase Agreement Dated May 8, 2013 [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Non-compete agreement carrying amount		779,000
Other assets [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Useful life		17 years
Accumulated amortization		89,000	38,000		51,000
Amortization expense		38,000	38,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fiscal year		13,000
Remaining amortization expense for the second fiscal year		51,000
Remaining amortization expense for the third fiscal year		51,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fourth fiscal year		51,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fifth fiscal year		51,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fiscal year thereafter		562,000
Weighted average remaining amortization period		15 years 3 months 18 days
Other assets [Member] | Non-compete Agreement [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Useful life		15 years
Accumulated amortization		1,000,000	1,000,000		1,000,000
Amortization expense		56,000	56,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fiscal year		19,000
Remaining amortization expense for the second fiscal year		75,000
Remaining amortization expense for the third fiscal year		75,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fourth fiscal year		75,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fifth fiscal year		75,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fiscal year thereafter		$679,000
Weighted average remaining amortization period		13 years 3 months 18 days

Accrued_Expenses_Detail

Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Compensation, commissions and related benefits	$6,399	$7,388		$8,747
Interest	81	71		158
Other accrued expenses	3,474	1,722		2,907
Accrued expenses	$9,954	$9,181	[1]	$11,812
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre2

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
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 $)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014	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 senior 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	6 months
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	$4,700,000

LongTerm_Debt_and_Lines_of_Cre4

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

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2015

Feb. 01, 2015

Apr. 27, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

Mar. 03, 2015

Feb. 01, 2015

Feb. 01, 2015

Apr. 27, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

Feb. 01, 2015

Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 27, 2014

2-May-14

2-May-14

Feb. 01, 2015

United States [Member]

United States [Member]

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]

Poland [Member]

Poland [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [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]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

Revolving credit agreement [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Subsequent Event [Member]

USD ($)

CNY

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

PLN

USD ($)

PLN

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Interest rate description for January 26, 2014 and April 27, 2014 [Member]

USD ($)

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

Maximum borrowing capacity

$10,000,000

$6,400,000

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

1.77%

1.75%

1.76%

4.50%

4.50%

4.38%

4.38%

Letter of credit, outstanding amount

250,000

195,000

195,000

Outstanding amount

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

573,000

1,800,000

586,000

1,800,000

569,000

424,000

Capital expenditure limit for fiscal 2015

$10,000,000

$12,000,000

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

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014
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	$3,112	$2,576	$2,570
Low Duration Bond Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	2,084	2,077	2,069
Intermediate Term Bond Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	2,188	1,641	1,612
Premier Money Market Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,951	755
Other [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	49	10
Strategic Income Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,000
Growth Allocation Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	63
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	3,112	2,576	2,570
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	2,084	2,077	2,069
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	2,188	1,641	1,612
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	1,951	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	49	10
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Strategic Income Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,000
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Growth Allocation Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$63

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term investments	$2,063,000	$765,000	[1]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term bond funds	8,400,000	6,300,000		6,300,000
Unrealized loss on short-term bond funds	($66,000)	($60,000)		($74,000)
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Nonrecurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014
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 $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Interest	$180	$283
Net income tax payments	$3,005	$2,312

Cash_Flow_Information_Narrativ

Cash Flow Information - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items]
Interest cost capitalized	$141,000	$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		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic	12,219	12,188	12,216	12,173
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation	198	217	194	232
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted	12,417	12,405	12,410	12,405

Net_Income_Per_Share_Narrative

Net Income Per Share - Narrative (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock excluded from the computation of basic net income	61,667	61,667
Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
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)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of business segments	2

Segment_Information_Financial_

Segment Information - Financial Information for Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$81,269	$72,389	$231,320	$213,119
Gross profit	14,402	11,837	39,395	37,145
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	8,375	7,041	23,173	21,340
Income from operations	6,027	4,796	16,222	15,805
Interest expense		-91	-50	-330
Interest income	202	148	478	343
Other expense	-307	-279	-380	-895
Income before income taxes	5,922	4,574	16,270	14,923
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	6,634	5,858	18,537	17,287
Income from operations	7,768	5,979	20,858	19,858
Operating Segments [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	45,683	38,541	131,543	117,035
Gross profit	8,076	5,599	22,603	20,312
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	2,853	2,286	8,019	7,280
Income from operations	5,223	3,313	14,584	13,033
Operating Segments [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	35,586	33,848	99,777	96,084
Gross profit	6,326	6,238	16,792	16,833
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	3,781	3,572	10,518	10,007
Income from operations	2,545	2,666	6,274	6,825
Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	1,741	1,183	4,636	4,053
Income from operations	($1,741)	($1,183)	($4,636)	($4,053)

Segment_Information_Balance_Sh

Segment Information - Balance Sheet Information by Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015		Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014		Apr. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Non-compete agreement	$998		$1,041		$1,047
Customer relationships	779		817		830
Goodwill	11,462		11,462	[1]	11,462
Property, plant and equipment	35,269		31,376	[1]	30,115
Total assets	167,815		160,935	[1]	156,678
Cash and cash equivalents	28,772		29,303	[1]	23,293		23,530
Short-term investments	8,384		6,294	[1]	7,077
Income taxes receivable	104		121	[1]
Other current assets	2,992		2,344	[1]	2,999
Long-term investments	2,063		765	[1]
Other assets	2,505		2,917	[1]	2,923
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	116,594		112,016		112,889
Operating Segments [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Current assets	36,658	[2]	36,229	[2]	36,818	[2]
Non-compete agreement	998		1,041		1,047
Customer relationships	779		817		830
Goodwill	11,462		11,462		11,462
Property, plant and equipment	33,046	[3]	29,040	[3]	27,822	[3]
Total assets	82,943		78,589		77,979
Operating Segments [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Current assets	32,129	[2]	31,854	[2]	33,261	[2]
Property, plant and equipment	1,522	[4]	1,573	[4]	1,649	[4]
Total assets	33,651		33,427		34,910
Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	701	[5]	763	[5]	644	[5]
Cash and cash equivalents	28,772		29,303		23,293
Short-term investments	8,384		6,294		7,077
Deferred income taxes	7,477		8,270		8,730
Income taxes receivable	104		121
Other current assets	2,992		2,344		2,999
Long-term investments	2,063		765
Other assets	$728		$1,059		$1,046
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.
[2]	Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment.
[3]	The $33.0 million at February 1, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.5 million and $9.5 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. The $27.8 million at January 26, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.1 million and $7.7 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 $1.5 million at February 1, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $877 and $645 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $1.6 million at January 26, 2014, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S. of $1.0 million, located in China of $561, and located in Poland of $47. 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 $701, $644, and $763 at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014 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 $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015		Jan. 26, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$8,684	[1]	$2,667	[1]
Depreciation expense	4,244		3,964
Operating Segments [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	8,232		1,936
Depreciation expense	3,692		3,510
Operating Segments [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	390		694
Depreciation expense	552		454
Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$62		$37
[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 $)	Feb. 01, 2015		Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$35,269		$31,376	[1]	$30,115
United States [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	23,500		20,600		20,100
United States [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	877		957		1,000
Canada [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	9,500		8,400		7,700
China [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	645		572		561
Poland [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment			44		47
Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	701	[2]	763	[2]	644	[2]
Unallocated corporate [Member] | United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$701		$763		$644
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.
[2]	The $701, $644, and $763 at February 1, 2015, January 26, 2014 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		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income taxes	$2,110,000	($3,807,000)	$6,113,000	$216,000
Income tax rate			37.60%	1.40%
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%	-7.00%
Increase (decrease) in income tax rate from income tax effects of undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries			4.00%	-36.00%
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			1.60%	4.40%
Income tax expense (benefit) from income tax effects on undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries				-5,400,000
U.S. foreign income tax credits			29,700,000	25,200,000	26,100,000
U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes			32,100,000	26,900,000	28,100,000
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				2.00%
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%	-7.00%
Increase (decrease) in income tax rate from income tax effects of undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries			4.00%
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				2.00%
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
U.S. Tax Authorities [Member] | Foreign Subsidiaries in China [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in income tax rate from income tax effects of undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries				-36.00%
Income tax expense (benefit) from income tax effects on undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries		-5,400,000		-5,400,000
U.S. foreign income tax credits		9,900,000		9,900,000
U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes		$4,500,000		$4,500,000

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Income_T

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Valuation Allowance - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014
Canada and China [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$0	$0	$0
U.S. Tax Authorities and Poland Tax Authorities [Member] | Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
U.S. State Tax [Member] | Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	596,000	666,000	715,000
Poland [Member] | Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member] | Culp Europe [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$400,000	$311,000	$291,000

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Income_T1

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Undistributed Earnings - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit) from income tax effects on undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries		($5.40)
U.S. foreign income tax credits	29.7	25.2	26.1
U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes	32.1	26.9	28.1
Deferred tax liability, undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries	2.4	1.7	2	1.7
Undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries that will not be reinvested indefinitely	82.4	69.8	72.8	69.8
U.S. Tax Authorities [Member] | Foreign Subsidiaries in China [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit) from income tax effects on undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries		-5.4		-5.4
U.S. foreign income tax credits		9.9		9.9
U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes		$4.50		$4.50

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Income_T2

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014		Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Current deferred tax asset	$6,995	$6,230	[1]	$7,503
Non-current deferred tax asset	482	2,040	[1]	1,227
Non-current deferred tax liability	3,384	1,013	[1]	945
U.S. Tax Authorities [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Current deferred tax asset	6,700	5,800		7,300
Non-current deferred tax asset		1,400		600
Non-current deferred tax liability	2,500
China [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Current deferred tax asset	294	372		217
Non-current deferred tax asset	482	572		627
Canada [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-current deferred tax liability	$886	$1,013		$945
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Income_Taxes_Uncertainty_in_In

Income Taxes - Uncertainty in Income Taxes - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$13,900,000	$13,700,000	$13,600,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would favorably impact effective income tax rate if recognized	3,600,000	4,000,000	4,000,000
Expected increase in unrecognized tax benefits related to double taxation under applicable tax treaties with foreign tax jurisdictions	706,000
Net Non-current Deferred Income Taxes [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	10,300,000	9,700,000	9,600,000
Income Taxes Payable - Long-Term [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$3,600,000	$4,000,000	$4,000,000

Statutory_Reserves_Detail

Statutory Reserves (Detail) (Subsidiaries [Member], China [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015
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	$5.40
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 $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Jul. 28, 2013	Jan. 26, 2014
Mattress Fabrics [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Monthly lease payments of a plant facility	$13,000	$12,704
Term of lease agreement	3 years
Mattress Fabrics [Member] | Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Open purchase commitments		3,400,000	3,400,000	3,800,000		3,800,000
Mattress Fabrics [Member] | First Lease Renewal Term [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Monthly lease payments of a plant facility	13,100
Renewal term of lease agreement	3 years
Mattress Fabrics [Member] | Second Lease Renewal Term [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Monthly lease payments of a plant facility	13,200
Renewal term of lease agreement	3 years
Settled Litigation [Member] | Environmental Issue [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Lawsuit filing date				5-Feb-08
Payments made for settlement of lawsuit			206,000
Lawsuit dismissed date				5-Jun-14
Settled Litigation [Member] | Environmental Issue [Member] | Other Expense [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Charge resulted from settlement of lawsuit					206,000
Settled Litigation [Member] | Environmental Issue [Member] | Site of former manufacturing plant in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
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.

Common_Stock_Repurchase_Progra1

Common Stock Repurchase Program (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Feb. 25, 2014
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	4,300,000		5,000,000
Common stock repurchased	43,014	0
Cost of common stock repurchased	$745,000

Dividend_Program_Detail

Dividend Program (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	Mar. 04, 2015
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid	$6,846	$1,592
Special Dividend [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividend payment, per share			$0.40
Cash dividends paid			4,900
Quarterly Dividend [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid	$1,900	$1,600
Quarterly Dividend [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividend payment, per share	$0.05	$0.04
Quarterly Dividend [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividend payment, per share	$0.06	$0.05
Quarterly Dividend [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividend declared, per share				$0.06
Date of payment to shareholders entitled to dividends				15-Apr-15
Date of record of shareholders entitled to dividends				1-Apr-15