Culp (CULP) 10-Q 11 Mar 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016shares
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	CFI
Entity Registrant Name	CULP INC
Entity Central Index Key	723,603
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--05-01
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	12,250,489

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 78,466	$ 81,269	$ 235,607	$ 231,320
Cost of sales	61,903	66,867	187,109	191,925
Gross profit	16,563	14,402	48,498	39,395
Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,337	8,375	27,512	23,173
Income from operations	7,226	6,027	20,986	16,222
Interest expense				50
Interest income	(38)	(202)	(150)	(478)
Other expense	85	307	405	380
Income before income taxes	7,179	5,922	20,731	16,270
Income taxes	2,317	2,110	7,398	6,113
Net income	$ 4,862	$ 3,812	$ 13,333	$ 10,157
Net income per share, basic	$ 0.39	$ 0.31	$ 1.08	$ 0.83
Net income per share, diluted	$ 0.39	$ 0.31	$ 1.07	$ 0.82
Average shares outstanding, basic	12,331	12,219	12,317	12,216
Average shares outstanding, diluted	12,486	12,417	12,488	12,410

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,862	$ 3,812	$ 13,333	$ 10,157
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on investments	(194)	22	(312)	(6)
Reclassification adjustment for realized loss included in net income	71		127
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(123)	22	(185)	(6)
Comprehensive income	$ 4,739	$ 3,834	$ 13,148	$ 10,151

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UN

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015	[1]	Feb. 01, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31,713	$ 29,725		$ 28,772
Short-term investments	4,259	10,004		8,384
Accounts receivable, net	26,784	28,749		30,774
Inventories	48,485	42,484		38,013
Income taxes receivable	23	229		104
Other current assets	2,331	2,440		2,992
Total current assets	113,595	113,631		109,039
Property, plant and equipment, net	38,157	36,078		35,269
Goodwill	11,462	11,462		11,462
Deferred income taxes	4,312	5,169		5,020
Long-term investments	3,590	2,415		2,063
Other assets	2,435	2,545		2,505
Total assets	173,551	171,300		165,358
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt		2,200		2,200
Accounts payable-trade	25,601	28,414		28,644
Accounts payable - capital expenditures	380	990		772
Accrued expenses	12,690	11,129		9,954
Income taxes payable - current	622	325		325
Total current liabilities	39,293	43,058		41,895
Income taxes payable - long-term	3,480	3,792		3,630
Deferred income taxes	1,209	982		927
Deferred compensation	4,495	4,041		3,934
Total liabilities	$ 48,477	$ 51,873		$ 50,386
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.05 par value, authorized 10,000,000
Common stock, $0.05 par value, authorized 40,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 12,250,489 at January 31, 2016; 12,219,121 at February 1, 2015; and 12,219,121 at May 3, 2015	$ 613	$ 611		$ 611
Capital contributed in excess of par value	42,937	43,159		42,856
Accumulated earnings	81,804	75,752		71,571
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(280)	(95)		(66)
Total shareholders' equity	125,074	119,427		114,972
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 173,551	$ 171,300		$ 165,358
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (U5

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015	[1]	Feb. 01, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.05	$ 0.05		$ 0.05
Preferred stock, authorized shares	10,000,000	10,000,000		10,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.05	$ 0.05		$ 0.05
Common stock, authorized shares	40,000,000	40,000,000		40,000,000
Common stock, issued	12,250,489	12,219,121		12,219,121
Common stock, outstanding	12,250,489	12,219,121		12,219,121
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016		Feb. 01, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 13,333		$ 10,157
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	4,888		4,244
Amortization of other assets	123		140
Stock-based compensation	1,964		482
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	(822)		(110)
Deferred income taxes	1,906		3,274
Gain on sale of equipment	(66)		(74)
Realized loss on sale of short-term investments	127
Foreign currency gains	(85)		(6)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,091		(3,455)
Inventories	(6,485)		2,536
Other current assets	(108)		(739)
Other assets	48		(30)
Accounts payable - trade	(1,979)		2,267
Accrued expenses and deferred compensation	1,406		2,121
Income taxes	535		(108)
Net cash provided by operating activities	15,876		20,699
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(7,686)		(8,185)
Proceeds from the sale of equipment	230		625
Proceeds from the sale of life insurance policies			320
Payments on life insurance policies	(18)		(18)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments	5,612		1,628
Purchase of short-term investments	(86)		(3,719)
Purchase of long-term investments	(1,268)		(1,298)
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,216)		(10,647)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from line of credit	7,000
Payments on line of credit	(7,000)		(538)
Payments on long-term debt	(2,200)		(2,200)
Repurchase of common stock	(2,397)		(745)
Dividends paid	(7,281)		(6,846)
Payments on debt issuance costs	(43)
Proceeds from common stock issued	138		94
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	822		110
Net cash used in financing activities	(10,961)		(10,125)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	289		(458)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,988		(531)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	29,725	[1]	29,303
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 31,713		$ 28,772
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Total	Common Stock	Capital Contributed in Excess of Par Value	Accumulated Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at Apr. 27, 2014		$ 111,744	$ 612	$ 42,932	$ 68,260	$ (60)
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 27, 2014			12,250,030
Net income		10,157
Unrealized loss on investments		(6)
Balance at Feb. 01, 2015		114,972
Balance at Apr. 27, 2014		111,744	$ 612	42,932	68,260	(60)
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 27, 2014			12,250,030
Net income		15,071			15,071
Stock-based compensation		786		786
Unrealized loss on investments		(35)				(35)
Excess tax benefit related to stock based compensation		109		109
Common stock repurchased		(745)	$ (2)	(743)
Common stock repurchased (in shares)			(43,014)
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		(18)		(18)
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable (in shares)			(995)
Dividends paid		(7,579)			(7,579)
Balance at May. 03, 2015	[1]	119,427	$ 611	43,159	75,752	(95)
Balance (in shares) at May. 03, 2015	[1]		12,219,121
Net income		13,333			13,333
Stock-based compensation		1,964		1,964
Unrealized loss on investments		(185)				(185)
Excess tax benefit related to stock based compensation		822		822
Common stock repurchased		(2,397)	$ (5)	(2,392)
Common stock repurchased (in shares)			(100,776)
Common stock issued in connection with performance based units (in shares)			115,855
Common stock issued in connection with performance based units			$ 6	(6)
Fully vested common stock award			3,000
Common stock issued in connection with exercise of stock options (in shares)			39,500
Common stock issued in connection with exercise of stock options		138	$ 2	136
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable		(747)	$ (1)	(746)
Common stock surrendered for withholding taxes payable (in shares)			(26,211)
Dividends paid		(7,281)			(7,281)
Balance at Jan. 31, 2016		$ 125,074	$ 613	$ 42,937	$ 81,804	$ (280)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2016			12,250,489
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
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 17, 2015 for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2015. The company’s nine months ended January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, represent 39 and 40 week periods, respectively.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	2. Significant Accounting Policies As of January 31, 2016, 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 May 3, 2015. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes We early adopted this amendment during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, we reclassified our current deferred income taxes to noncurrent on our February 1, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet, which increased noncurrent deferred income taxes $4.5 million and decreased noncurrent deferred tax liabilities $2.5 million. We reclassified our current deferred income taxes to noncurrent on our May 3, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet, which increased noncurrent deferred income taxes $4.7 million and decreased noncurrent deferred tax liabilities $68,000. 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 are currently assessing the impact that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, which amends ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842),

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	3. Stock-Based Compensation Equity Incentive Plan Description On September 16, 2015, our shareholders approved an equity incentive plan entitled the Culp, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The 2015 Plan is intended to update and replace our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) as the vehicle for granting new equity based awards substantially similar to those authorized under the 2007 Plan. In general, the 2015 Plan authorizes the grant of stock options intended to qualify as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, and other equity and cash related awards as determined by our Compensation Committee. An aggregate of 1,200,000 shares of common stock were authorized for issuance under the 2015 Plan, with certain sub-limits that would apply with respect to specific types of awards that may be issued as defined in the 2015 Plan. In connection with the approval of the 2015 Plan, no further awards will be granted under the 2007 Plan, but outstanding awards under the 2007 Plan will be settled in accordance with their terms. Incentive Stock Option Awards We did not grant any incentive stock option awards through the third quarter of fiscal 2016. At January 31, 2016, options to purchase 98,600 shares of common stock were outstanding and exercisable, had a weighted average exercise price of $7.73 per share, and a weighted average contractual term of 1.7 years. At January 31, 2016, the aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable was $1.7 million. The aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised for the nine months ending January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, was $1.0 million and $87,000, respectively. At January 31, 2016, there were no unvested incentive stock option awards. Therefore, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to incentive stock option awards at January 31, 2016. No compensation expense was recorded on incentive stock options for the nine months ended January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, respectively. Common Stock Awards On October 1, 2015, we granted a total of 3,000 shares of common stock to our outside directors. These shares of common stock vest immediately and were measured at $31.77 per share, which represents the closing price of our common stock at the date of grant. On October 1, 2014, we granted a total of 3,000 shares of common stock to our outside directors. These shares of common stock vest immediately and were measured at $17.95 per share, which represents the closing price of our common stock at the date of grant. We recorded $95,000 and $54,000 of compensation expense within selling, general, and administrative expense for these common stock awards for the nine months ending January 31, 2016, and February 1, 2015, respectively. Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards We did not grant any time vested restricted stock awards through the third quarter of fiscal 2016. At January 31, 2016, 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 January 31, 2016. No compensation expense was recorded on time vested restricted stock awards for the nine months ended January 31, 2016. We recorded $4,000 within selling, general, and administrative expense for time vested restricted stock awards for the nine months ended February 1, 2015. During the nine month period ending 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. Performance Based Restricted Stock Units Fiscal 2016 Grant On July 15, 2015, certain key members of management were granted performance based restricted stock units which could earn up to 107,554 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 $32.23 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. On July 15, 2015, a non-employee was granted performance based restricted stock units which could earn up to 10,364 shares of common stock if certain performance targets are met as defined in the related restricted stock unit agreement. The fair value of this award is measured at the earlier date of when the performance criteria are met or the end of the reporting period. At January 31, 2016, this grant was unvested and was measured at $25.32 per share, which represents the closing price of our common stock at the end of the reporting period. The vesting of this award is over the requisite service period of three years. Fiscal 2015 Grant On June 24, 2014, certain key members of management were granted performance based restricted 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. On March 3, 2015, a non-employee was granted performance based restricted stock units which could earn up to 28,000 shares of common stock if certain performance targets are met as defined in the related restricted stock unit agreements. The fair value of this award is measured at the earlier date of when the performance criteria are met or the end of the reporting period. At January 31, 2016, this grant was unvested and was measured at $25.32 per share, which represents the closing price of the company’s common stock at the end of the reporting period. The vesting of these awards is over the requisite service periods of 16 months and 28 months for performance based restricted stock units which could earn up to 12,000 and 16,000 shares of common stock, respectively. Fiscal 2014 Grant On June 25, 2013, certain key members of management were granted performance based restricted 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 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. During the nine month period ending January 31, 2016, 115,855 shares of common stock associated with our fiscal 2013 grant vested and had a weighted average fair value of $1.2 million or $10.21 per share. As of January 31, 2016, our fiscal 2013 grant was fully vested. Overall We recorded compensation expense of $1.9 million and $424,000 within selling, general, and administrative expense for performance based restricted stock units for the nine month periods ending January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, 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 January 31, 2016, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to the performance based restricted stock units was $4.2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 2.1 years.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	4. Accounts Receivable A summary of accounts receivable follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Customers $ 28,684 $ 31,952 $ 30,338 Allowance for doubtful accounts (814 ) (449 ) (851 ) Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts (1,086 ) (729 ) (738 ) $ 26,784 $ 30,774 $ 28,749 A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts follows: Nine months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Beginning balance $ (851 ) $ (573 ) Provision for bad debts (93 ) (20 ) Net write-offs, net of recoveries 130 144 Ending balance $ (814 ) $ (449 ) A summary of the activity in the allowance for returns and allowances and discounts accounts follows: Nine months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Beginning balance $ (738 ) $ (479 ) Provision for returns, allowances and discounts (2,389 ) (2,065 ) Credits issued 2,041 1,815 Ending balance $ (1,086 ) $ (729 )

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	5. 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) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Raw materials $ 6,831 $ 5,787 $ 5,374 Work-in-process 3,365 2,227 2,766 Finished goods 38,289 29,999 34,344 $ 48,485 $ 38,013 $ 42,484

Other Assets

Other Assets	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Text Block [Abstract]
Other Assets	6. Other Assets A summary of other assets follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Cash surrender value – life insurance $ 357 $ 338 $ 339 Non-compete agreement, net 922 998 979 Customer relationships, net 728 779 766 Other 428 390 461 $ 2,435 $ 2,505 $ 2,545 Non-Compete Agreement We recorded our non-compete agreement at its fair value based on a discounted cash flow valuation model. Our non-compete agreement is amortized on a straight-line basis over the fifteen year life of the respective agreement. The gross carrying amount of our non-compete agreement was $2.0 million at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015 and May 3, 2015, respectively. At January 31, 2016 and May 3, 2015, accumulated amortization for our non-compete agreement was $1.1 million. At February 1, 2015 accumulated amortization for our non-compete agreement was $1.0 million. Amortization expense for our non-compete agreement was $56,000 for the nine month periods ended January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015. The remaining amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter follows: FY 2016 - $18,000; FY 2017 - $75,000; FY 2018- $75,000; FY 2019 - $75,000; FY 2020 - $75,000 and Thereafter - $604,000. The weighted average amortization period for our non-compete agreement is 12.3 years as of January 31, 2016. Customer Relationships We recorded our customer relationships at their fair value based on a multi-period excess earnings valuation model. Our customer relationships are amortized on a straight-line basis over its seventeen year useful life. The gross carrying amount of our customer relationships was $868,000 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, respectively. Accumulated amortization for our customer relationships was $140,000, $89,000, and $102,000 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, respectively. Amortization expense for our customer relationships was $38,000 for the nine months ending January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015. The remaining amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter follows: FY 2016 - $13,000; FY 2017 - $51,000; FY 2018 - $51,000; FY 2019 - $51,000; FY 2020 - $51,000; and Thereafter - $511,000. The weighted average amortization period for our customer relationships is 14.3 years as of January 31, 2016. Cash Surrender Value – Life Insurance At January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015 we had one life insurance contract with a death benefit of $1.4 million. Our cash surrender value – life insurance balances totaling $357,000, $338,000 and $339,000 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, respectively, are collectible upon death of the respective insured. 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.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Text Block [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses A summary of accrued expenses follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Compensation, commissions and related benefits $ 8,678 $ 6,399 $ 9,081 Advertising rebates 2,876 2,522 1,002 Interest - 81 37 Other accrued expenses 1,136 952 1,009 $ 12,690 $ 9,954 $ 11,129

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Cre

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit	8. Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit A summary of long-term debt follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Unsecured senior term notes $ - $ 2,200 $ 2,200 Current maturities of long-term debt - (2,200 ) (2,200 ) Long-term debt, less current maturities of long-term debt $ - $ - $ - 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 were due on the notes beginning August 11, 2011. Any principal pre-payments would have been assessed a penalty as defined in the agreement. The agreement contained customary financial and other covenants as defined in the agreement. On August 11, 2015, we paid our last annual payment of $2.2 million and this agreement has been paid in full. Revolving Credit Agreement – United States As of May 3, 2015, we had an unsecured credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) that provided for an unsecured revolving loan commitment of $10 million to be used to finance working capital and general corporate purposes. Interest is charged at a rate (applicable interest rate of 1.93%, 1.77%, and 1.78% at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, 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 contained customary financial and other covenants as defined in the agreement and was set to expire on August 31, 2015. Effective July 10, 2015, we amended our Credit Agreement to extend the expiration date to August 31, 2017, and maintain an annual capital expenditure limit of $12 million. We entered into a Second Amendment to our Credit Agreement dated March 10, 2016, which amends our Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. The terms of the Second Amendment include, among other things, provisions that (i) increase our line of credit under the Credit Agreement to $30 million, (ii) increase the annual limit on capital expenditures by the company to $15 million, (iii) add a new financial covenant to establish a minimum level of unencumbered liquid assets, (iv) eliminate certain financial covenants, (v) amend the pricing matrix that provides for interest payable on obligations under the agreement as a variable spread over LIBOR, based upon the company's ratio of debt to EBITDA, and (vi) provide that the obligations under the Credit Agreement are to be secured by a pledge of 65% of the common stock of Culp International Holdings Ltd, our Cayman subsidiary. The purpose of the increase in our revolving credit line with Wells Fargo is to support potential short term cash needs in different jurisdictions within our global operations, mitigate our risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and repatriate earnings and profits from our foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. for various strategic purposes. At January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015 and May 3, 2015 there was a $250,000 outstanding letter of credit (all of which related to workers compensation). At January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Revolving Credit Agreement – China We had an unsecured credit agreement associated with our operations in China that provided for a line of credit of up to 40 million RMB (approximately $6.1 million USD at January 31, 2016), that was set to expire on February 9, 2016. This agreement had an interest rate determined by the Chinese government. There were no borrowings outstanding under the agreement as of January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015. On March 8, 2016, we renewed our unsecured credit agreement associated with our operations located in China. The renewal extended the agreement to March 8, 2017 and maintained the line of credit up to 40 million RMB (approximately $6.1 million USD). Overall Our loan agreements require, among other things, that we maintain compliance with certain financial covenants. At January 31, 2016, 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 the company’s long-term debt was $2.2 million and the fair value was $2.3 million. At May 3, 2015, the carrying value of the company’s long-term debt was $2.2 million and the fair value was $2.3 million.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9. 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 January 31, 2016 using: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs (amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Premier Money Market Fund $ 3,071 N/A N/A $ 3,071 Low Duration Bond Fund 1,592 N/A N/A 1,592 Intermediate Term Bond Fund 1,116 N/A N/A 1,116 Strategic Income Fund 957 N/A N/A 957 Limited Term Bond Fund 594 N/A N/A 594 Large Blend Fund 254 N/A N/A 254 Growth Allocation Fund 128 N/A N/A 128 Mid Cap Value Fund 90 N/A N/A 90 Other 47 N/A N/A 47 Fair value measurements at February 1, 2015 using: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs (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 May 3, 2015 using: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs (amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Limited Term Bond Fund $ 3,107 N/A N/A $ 3,107 Premier Money Market Fund 2,285 N/A N/A 2,285 Intermediate Term Bond Fund 2,181 N/A N/A 2,181 Low Duration Bond Fund 2,096 N/A N/A 2,096 Strategic Income Fund 1,008 N/A N/A 1,008 Growth Allocation Fund 85 N/A N/A 85 Other 45 N/A N/A 45 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. Short-Term Investments At January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, our short-term investments totaled $4.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively, and consisted of short-term bond funds. At May 3, 2015, our short-term investments totaled $10.0 million and consisted of short-term bonds of $8.4 million and a deposit account that had a maturity of more than three months of $1.6 million. Our short-term bond funds are recorded at their fair value, are classified as available-for-sale, and their unrealized gains or losses are included in other comprehensive income (loss). Our short-term bond investments had an accumulated unrealized loss totaling $181,000, $66,000, and $95,000 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, respectively. At January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, the fair value of our short-term bond funds approximated its cost basis. Long-Term Investments 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 a money market fund and various mutual funds that are classified as available for sale. Our long-term investments are recorded at their fair value of $3.6 million, $2.1 million, and $2.4 million at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, respectively. Our long-term investments had an accumulated unrealized loss of $99,000 at January 31, 2016. At February 1, 2015 and May 3, 2015, our accumulated gains or losses regarding our long-term investments were immaterial. The fair value of our long-term investments approximates its cost basis. Other The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.

Cash Flow Information

Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash Flow Information	10. Cash Flow Information Interest and income taxes paid are as follows: Nine months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Interest $ 95 $ 180 Income taxes 4,921 3,005 Interest costs charged to operations and incurred on our long-term debt and lines of credit were $58,000 and $191,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, respectively. Interest costs of $58,000 and $141,000 for the construction of qualifying fixed assets were capitalized and will be amortized over the related assets’ useful lives for the nine months ended January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, respectively.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	11. 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) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 12,331 12,219 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation 155 198 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 12,486 12,417 All options to purchase shares of common stock were included in the computation of diluted net income for the three months ended January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, as the exercise price of the options was less than the average market price of the common shares. Nine months ended (amounts in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 12,317 12,216 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation 171 194 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 12,488 12,410 All options to purchase shares of common stock were included in the computation of diluted net income for the nine months ended January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, as the exercise price of the options was less than the average market price of the common shares.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	12. 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 sources, manufactures, 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, all costs related to being a public company, and other miscellaneous expenses. 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) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Net sales: Mattress Fabrics $ 44,277 $ 45,683 Upholstery Fabrics 34,189 35,586 $ 78,466 $ 81,269 Gross profit: Mattress Fabrics $ 8,751 $ 8,076 Upholstery Fabrics 7,812 6,326 $ 16,563 $ 14,402 Selling, general, and administrative expenses: Mattress Fabrics $ 2,953 $ 2,853 Upholstery Fabrics 3,963 3,781 Total segment selling, general, and administrative expenses 6,916 6,634 Unallocated corporate expenses 2,421 1,741 $ 9,337 $ 8,375 Income from operations: Mattress Fabrics $ 5,798 $ 5,223 Upholstery Fabrics 3,849 2,545 Total segment income from operations 9,647 7,768 Unallocated corporate expenses (2,421 ) (1,741 ) Total income from operations 7,226 6,027 Interest income 38 202 Other expense (85 ) (307 ) Income before income taxes $ 7,179 $ 5,922 Financial information for the company’s operating segments follows: Nine months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Net sales: Mattress Fabrics $ 137,522 $ 131,543 Upholstery Fabrics 98,085 99,777 $ 235,607 $ 231,320 Gross profit: Mattress Fabrics $ 28,133 $ 22,603 Upholstery Fabrics 20,365 16,792 $ 48,498 $ 39,395 Selling, general, and administrative expenses: Mattress Fabrics $ 8,865 $ 8,019 Upholstery Fabrics 11,372 10,518 Total segment selling, general, and administrative expenses 20,237 18,537 Unallocated corporate expenses 7,275 4,636 $ 27,512 $ 23,173 Income from operations: Mattress Fabrics $ 19,267 $ 14,584 Upholstery Fabrics 8,994 6,274 Total segment income from operations 28,261 20,858 Unallocated corporate expenses (7,275 ) (4,636 ) Total income from operations 20,986 16,222 Interest expense - (50 ) Interest income 150 478 Other expense (405 ) (380 ) Income before income taxes $ 20,731 $ 16,270 Balance sheet information for the company’s operating segments follow: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Segment assets: Mattress Fabrics Current assets (1) $ 44,309 $ 36,658 $ 41,328 Non-compete agreement 922 998 979 Customer relationships 728 779 766 Goodwill 11,462 11,462 11,462 Property, plant and equipment (2) 35,637 33,046 33,773 Total mattress fabrics assets 93,058 82,943 88,308 Upholstery Fabrics Current assets (1) 30,960 32,129 29,905 Property, plant and equipment (3) 1,590 1,522 1,467 Total upholstery fabrics assets 32,550 33,651 31,372 Total segment assets 125,608 116,594 119,680 Non-segment assets: Cash and cash equivalents 31,713 28,772 29,725 Short-term investments 4,259 8,384 10,004 Deferred income taxes 4,312 5,020 5,169 Income taxes receivable 23 104 229 Other current assets 2,331 2,992 2,440 Property, plant and equipment (4) 930 701 838 Long-term investments 3,590 2,063 2,415 Other assets 785 728 800 Total assets $ 173,551 $ 165,358 $ 171,300 Nine months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Capital expenditures (5): Mattress Fabrics $ 6,215 $ 8,232 Upholstery Fabrics 481 390 Unallocated Corporate 381 62 Total capital expenditures $ 7,077 $ 8,684 Depreciation expense: Mattress Fabrics $ 4,273 $ 3,692 Upholstery Fabrics 615 552 Total depreciation expense $ 4,888 $ 4,244 (1) Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment. (2) The $35.6 million at January 31, 2016, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.0 million and $12.6 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. 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 $33.8 million at May 3, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.8 million and $10.0 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. (3) The $1.6 million at January 31, 2016, represents property, plant, and equipment of $860 and $730 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. 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 $1.5 million at May 3, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $848 and $619 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. (4) The $930, $701, and $838 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015 and May 3, 2015, 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
	Jan. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	13. Income Taxes Effective Income Tax Rate We recorded income tax expense of $7.4 million, or 35.7% of income before income tax expense, for the nine month period ended January 31, 2016, compared to 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. Our effective income tax rates for the nine month periods ended January 31, 2016 and February 1, 2015, 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 following schedule summarizes the factors that are attributable to the difference between income tax expense at the federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate reflected in the consolidated financial statements: 2016 2015 federal income tax rate 34.0% 34.0% foreign tax rate differential (6.6) (6.0) undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries 1.4 4.1 increase in liability for uncertain tax positions 2.9 3.5 tax effects of Chinese foreign exchange gains 3.5 0.2 other 0.5 1.8 35.7% 37.6% 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 January 31, 2016, we recorded a partial valuation allowance of $874,000, of which $498,000 pertained to certain U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and credits and $376,000 pertained to loss carryfowards associated with our Culp Europe operation located in Poland. 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 May 3, 2015, we recorded a partial valuation allowance of $922,000, of which $561,000 pertained to certain U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and credits and $361,000 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 January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, respectively. The recorded valuation allowance of $874,000 at January 31, 2016, 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 January 31, 2016, it is our intention not to permanently invest our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries. Also, we assess the recognition of U.S. foreign income tax credits associated with foreign withholding and income tax payments and whether it is more-likely-than-not that our foreign income tax credits will not be realized. If it is determined that any foreign income tax credits need to be recognized or it is more-likely-than-not our foreign income tax credits will not be realized, an adjustment to our provision for income taxes will be recognized at that time. At January 31, 2016, the net deferred tax liability associated with our undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries totaled $3.3 million, which included U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes totaling $37.3 million, offset by U.S. foreign income tax credits of $34.0 million. At February 1, 2015, the net 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 May 3, 2015, the net 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 $32.4 million, offset by U.S. foreign income tax credits of $30.7 million. We had accumulated earnings from our foreign subsidiaries totaling $100.9 million, $82.4 million, and $85.2 million at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, respectively. Overall At January 31, 2016, our non-current deferred tax asset of $4.3 million represents $3.5 million and $773,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At February 1, 2015, our non-current deferred tax asset of $5.0 million represents $4.2 million and $776,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. At May 3, 2015, our non-current deferred tax asset of $5.2 million represents $4.3 million and $868,000 from our operations located in the U.S. and China, respectively. Our non-current deferred tax liability balances of $1.2 million, $927,000, and $982,000 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, respectively, pertain to our operations located in Canada. Uncertainty In Income Taxes At January 31, 2016, we had a $13.2 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $3.5 million represents the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefit 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 $3.6 million represents the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefit that, if recognized, would favorably affect the income tax rate in future periods. At May 3, 2015, we had a $14.1 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $3.8 million represents the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefit that, if recognized, would favorably affect the income tax rate in future periods. At January 31, 2016, we had a $13.2 million total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $9.7 million and $3.5 million were classified as non-current deferred income taxes and income taxes payable – long-term, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. 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 non-current deferred income taxes and income taxes payable – long-term, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At May 3, 2015, we had $14.1 million of total gross unrecognized tax benefit, of which $10.3 million and $3.8 million were classified as 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 benefit will decrease by approximately $120,000 for fiscal 2016. This decrease primarily relates to double taxation under applicable tax treaties with foreign tax jurisdictions.

Statutory Reserves

Statutory Reserves	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
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Statutory Reserves	14. 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 January 31, 2016, the company’s statutory surplus reserve was $4.7 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 $4.7 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
	Jan. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	15. Commitments and Contingencies Litigation The company is involved in legal proceedings and claims which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. Management has determined that it is not reasonably possible that these actions, when ultimately concluded and settled, will have a material adverse effect upon the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the company. Purchase Commitments At January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015, and May 3, 2015, we had open purchase commitments to acquire equipment for our mattress fabrics segment totaling $977,000, $3.8 million, and $2.3 million, respectively.

Common Stock Repurchase Program

Common Stock Repurchase Program	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
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Common Stock Repurchase Program	16. 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 January 31, 2016, we purchased 100,776 shares of our common stock at a cost of $2.4 million, all of which was purchased during the third quarter. During fiscal 2015, we purchased 43,014 shares of our common stock at a cost of $745,000, all of which were purchased in the first and second quarters. At January 31, 2016, we had $1.9 million available for additional repurchases of our common stock.

Dividend Program

Dividend Program	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Text Block [Abstract]
Dividend Program	17. Dividend Program On March 1, 2016, we announced that our board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share. This payment will be made on or about April 15, 2016, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2016. During the nine months ended January 31, 2016, dividend payments totaled $7.3 million, of which $5.0 million represented a special cash dividend payment in the first quarter of $0.40 per share, and $2.3 million represented our regular quarterly cash dividend payments ranging from $0.06 to $0.07 per share. 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. 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 Polici25

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes We early adopted this amendment during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, we reclassified our current deferred income taxes to noncurrent on our February 1, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet, which increased noncurrent deferred income taxes $4.5 million and decreased noncurrent deferred tax liabilities $2.5 million. We reclassified our current deferred income taxes to noncurrent on our May 3, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet, which increased noncurrent deferred income taxes $4.7 million and decreased noncurrent deferred tax liabilities $68,000. 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 are currently assessing the impact that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, which amends ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842),

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Summary of Accounts Receivable	A summary of accounts receivable follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Customers $ 28,684 $ 31,952 $ 30,338 Allowance for doubtful accounts (814 ) (449 ) (851 ) Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts (1,086 ) (729 ) (738 ) $ 26,784 $ 30,774 $ 28,749
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) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Beginning balance $ (851 ) $ (573 ) Provision for bad debts (93 ) (20 ) Net write-offs, net of recoveries 130 144 Ending balance $ (814 ) $ (449 )
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) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Beginning balance $ (738 ) $ (479 ) Provision for returns, allowances and discounts (2,389 ) (2,065 ) Credits issued 2,041 1,815 Ending balance $ (1,086 ) $ (729 )

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Inventories	A summary of inventories follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Raw materials $ 6,831 $ 5,787 $ 5,374 Work-in-process 3,365 2,227 2,766 Finished goods 38,289 29,999 34,344 $ 48,485 $ 38,013 $ 42,484

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Text Block [Abstract]
Summary of Other Assets	A summary of other assets follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Cash surrender value – life insurance $ 357 $ 338 $ 339 Non-compete agreement, net 922 998 979 Customer relationships, net 728 779 766 Other 428 390 461 $ 2,435 $ 2,505 $ 2,545

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Text Block [Abstract]
Summary of Accrued Expenses	A summary of accrued expenses follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Compensation, commissions and related benefits $ 8,678 $ 6,399 $ 9,081 Advertising rebates 2,876 2,522 1,002 Interest - 81 37 Other accrued expenses 1,136 952 1,009 $ 12,690 $ 9,954 $ 11,129

Long-Term Debt and Lines of C30

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Long-Term Debt	A summary of long-term debt follows: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Unsecured senior term notes $ - $ 2,200 $ 2,200 Current maturities of long-term debt - (2,200 ) (2,200 ) Long-term debt, less current maturities of long-term debt $ - $ - $ -

Fair Value of Financial Instr31

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
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 January 31, 2016 using: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs (amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Premier Money Market Fund $ 3,071 N/A N/A $ 3,071 Low Duration Bond Fund 1,592 N/A N/A 1,592 Intermediate Term Bond Fund 1,116 N/A N/A 1,116 Strategic Income Fund 957 N/A N/A 957 Limited Term Bond Fund 594 N/A N/A 594 Large Blend Fund 254 N/A N/A 254 Growth Allocation Fund 128 N/A N/A 128 Mid Cap Value Fund 90 N/A N/A 90 Other 47 N/A N/A 47 Fair value measurements at February 1, 2015 using: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs (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 May 3, 2015 using: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs (amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Limited Term Bond Fund $ 3,107 N/A N/A $ 3,107 Premier Money Market Fund 2,285 N/A N/A 2,285 Intermediate Term Bond Fund 2,181 N/A N/A 2,181 Low Duration Bond Fund 2,096 N/A N/A 2,096 Strategic Income Fund 1,008 N/A N/A 1,008 Growth Allocation Fund 85 N/A N/A 85 Other 45 N/A N/A 45

Cash Flow Information (Tables)

Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest and Income Taxes Paid	Interest and income taxes paid are as follows: Nine months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Interest $ 95 $ 180 Income taxes 4,921 3,005

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
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) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 12,331 12,219 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation 155 198 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 12,486 12,417 Nine months ended (amounts in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 12,317 12,216 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation 171 194 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 12,488 12,410

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Segments Information	Financial information for the company’s operating segments follows: Three months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Net sales: Mattress Fabrics $ 44,277 $ 45,683 Upholstery Fabrics 34,189 35,586 $ 78,466 $ 81,269 Gross profit: Mattress Fabrics $ 8,751 $ 8,076 Upholstery Fabrics 7,812 6,326 $ 16,563 $ 14,402 Selling, general, and administrative expenses: Mattress Fabrics $ 2,953 $ 2,853 Upholstery Fabrics 3,963 3,781 Total segment selling, general, and administrative expenses 6,916 6,634 Unallocated corporate expenses 2,421 1,741 $ 9,337 $ 8,375 Income from operations: Mattress Fabrics $ 5,798 $ 5,223 Upholstery Fabrics 3,849 2,545 Total segment income from operations 9,647 7,768 Unallocated corporate expenses (2,421 ) (1,741 ) Total income from operations 7,226 6,027 Interest income 38 202 Other expense (85 ) (307 ) Income before income taxes $ 7,179 $ 5,922 Financial information for the company’s operating segments follows: Nine months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Net sales: Mattress Fabrics $ 137,522 $ 131,543 Upholstery Fabrics 98,085 99,777 $ 235,607 $ 231,320 Gross profit: Mattress Fabrics $ 28,133 $ 22,603 Upholstery Fabrics 20,365 16,792 $ 48,498 $ 39,395 Selling, general, and administrative expenses: Mattress Fabrics $ 8,865 $ 8,019 Upholstery Fabrics 11,372 10,518 Total segment selling, general, and administrative expenses 20,237 18,537 Unallocated corporate expenses 7,275 4,636 $ 27,512 $ 23,173 Income from operations: Mattress Fabrics $ 19,267 $ 14,584 Upholstery Fabrics 8,994 6,274 Total segment income from operations 28,261 20,858 Unallocated corporate expenses (7,275 ) (4,636 ) Total income from operations 20,986 16,222 Interest expense - (50 ) Interest income 150 478 Other expense (405 ) (380 ) Income before income taxes $ 20,731 $ 16,270 Balance sheet information for the company’s operating segments follow: (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 May 3, 2015 Segment assets: Mattress Fabrics Current assets (1) $ 44,309 $ 36,658 $ 41,328 Non-compete agreement 922 998 979 Customer relationships 728 779 766 Goodwill 11,462 11,462 11,462 Property, plant and equipment (2) 35,637 33,046 33,773 Total mattress fabrics assets 93,058 82,943 88,308 Upholstery Fabrics Current assets (1) 30,960 32,129 29,905 Property, plant and equipment (3) 1,590 1,522 1,467 Total upholstery fabrics assets 32,550 33,651 31,372 Total segment assets 125,608 116,594 119,680 Non-segment assets: Cash and cash equivalents 31,713 28,772 29,725 Short-term investments 4,259 8,384 10,004 Deferred income taxes 4,312 5,020 5,169 Income taxes receivable 23 104 229 Other current assets 2,331 2,992 2,440 Property, plant and equipment (4) 930 701 838 Long-term investments 3,590 2,063 2,415 Other assets 785 728 800 Total assets $ 173,551 $ 165,358 $ 171,300 Nine months ended (dollars in thousands) January 31, 2016 February 1, 2015 Capital expenditures (5): Mattress Fabrics $ 6,215 $ 8,232 Upholstery Fabrics 481 390 Unallocated Corporate 381 62 Total capital expenditures $ 7,077 $ 8,684 Depreciation expense: Mattress Fabrics $ 4,273 $ 3,692 Upholstery Fabrics 615 552 Total depreciation expense $ 4,888 $ 4,244 (1) Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment. (2) The $35.6 million at January 31, 2016, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.0 million and $12.6 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. 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 $33.8 million at May 3, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.8 million and $10.0 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. (3) The $1.6 million at January 31, 2016, represents property, plant, and equipment of $860 and $730 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. 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 $1.5 million at May 3, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $848 and $619 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. (4) The $930, $701, and $838 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015 and May 3, 2015, 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 (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Difference in Income Tax Expense at Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate	The following schedule summarizes the factors that are attributable to the difference between income tax expense at the federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate reflected in the consolidated financial statements: 2016 2015 federal income tax rate 34.0% 34.0% foreign tax rate differential (6.6) (6.0) undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries 1.4 4.1 increase in liability for uncertain tax positions 2.9 3.5 tax effects of Chinese foreign exchange gains 3.5 0.2 other 0.5 1.8 35.7% 37.6%

Significant Accounting Polici36

Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) - Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] - USD ($)	May. 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Increased noncurrent deferred income taxes	$ 4,700,000	$ 4,500,000
Decreased noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	$ (68,000)	$ (2,500,000)

Stock-Based Compensation - Narr

Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2015	Jul. 15, 2015	Mar. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2014	Jun. 24, 2014	Jun. 25, 2013	Jul. 11, 2012	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	Sep. 16, 2015
2015 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of common stock authorized for issuance										1,200,000
2007 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available for future equity based grants										0
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								98,600
Number of options exercisable								98,600
Weighted average exercise price for options outstanding								$ 7.73
Weighted average exercise price for options exercisable								$ 7.73
Weighted average contractual term for options outstanding								1 year 8 months 12 days
Weighted average contractual term for options exercisable								1 year 8 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding								$ 1,700,000
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercisable								1,700,000
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised								$ 1,000,000	$ 87,000
Number of unvested stock option								0
Unrecognized stock based compensation cost								$ 0
Share-based compensation expense								0	0
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	$ 31.77			$ 17.95
Common Stock Awards [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense								$ 95,000	$ 54,000
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
Weighted average fair value of vested shares									$ 257,000
Weighted average fair value of vested shares, per share									$ 4.17
Time Vested Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense								0	$ 4,000
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	3 years
Closing price of common stock		$ 32.23			$ 17.70	$ 17.12	$ 10.21
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost								$ 4,200,000
Number of shares vested								115,855
Weighted average fair value of vested shares								$ 1,200,000
Weighted average fair value of vested shares, per share								$ 10.21
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized								2 years 1 month 6 days
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Non-employee [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		3 years
Closing price of common stock								$ 25.32
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted		107,554			102,845	72,380	120,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Non-employee [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted		10,364	28,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense								$ 1,900,000	$ 424,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | First Requisite Service Period [Member] | Non-employee [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			16 months
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | First Requisite Service Period [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Non-employee [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			12,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Second Requisite Service Period [Member] | Non-employee [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			28 months
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Second Requisite Service Period [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Non-employee [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			16,000

Accounts Receivable (Detail)

Accounts Receivable (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015		Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Customers	$ 28,684	$ 30,338		$ 31,952
Accounts receivable, net	26,784	28,749	[1]	30,774
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, balance	(814)	(851)		(449)	$ (573)
Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, balance	$ (1,086)	$ (738)		$ (729)	$ (479)
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Accounts Receivable - Allowance

Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) - Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (851)	$ (573)
Provision for bad debts	(93)	(20)
Net write-offs, net of recoveries	130	144
Ending balance	$ (814)	$ (449)

Accounts Receivable - Allowan40

Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Returns and Allowances and Discounts (Detail) - Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (738)	$ (479)
Provision for returns, allowances and discounts	(2,389)	(2,065)
Credits issued	2,041	1,815
Ending balance	$ (1,086)	$ (729)

Inventories (Detail)

Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015		Feb. 01, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 6,831	$ 5,374		$ 5,787
Work-in-process	3,365	2,766		2,227
Finished goods	38,289	34,344		29,999
Inventories	$ 48,485	$ 42,484	[1]	$ 38,013
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Other Assets (Detail)

Other Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015		Feb. 01, 2015
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Cash surrender value - life insurance	$ 357	$ 339		$ 338
Non-compete agreement, net	922	979		998
Customer relationships, net	728	766		779
Other	428	461		390
Other assets	$ 2,435	$ 2,545	[1]	$ 2,505
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Other Assets - Narrative (Detai

Other Assets - Narrative (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)Contract	Feb. 01, 2015USD ($)Contract	May. 03, 2015USD ($)Contract	May. 16, 2014USD ($)
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
Number of life insurance contracts owned | Contract		1	1	1
Life insurance contracts, death benefits to insured		$ 1,400,000	$ 1,400,000	$ 1,400,000
Life insurance contracts, cash surrender value		$ 357,000	338,000	339,000
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
Non-compete Agreement [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Useful life		15 years
Accumulated amortization		$ 1,100,000	1,000,000	1,100,000
Amortization expense		56,000	56,000
Remaining amortization expense for the fiscal year		18,000
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		$ 604,000
Weighted average remaining amortization period		12 years 3 months 18 days
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Useful life		17 years
Accumulated amortization		$ 140,000	89,000	$ 102,000
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		$ 511,000
Weighted average remaining amortization period		14 years 3 months 18 days

Accrued Expenses (Detail)

Accrued Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015		Feb. 01, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Compensation, commissions and related benefits	$ 8,678	$ 9,081		$ 6,399
Advertising rebates	2,876	1,002		2,522
Interest		37		81
Other accrued expenses	1,136	1,009		952
Accrued expenses	$ 12,690	$ 11,129	[1]	$ 9,954
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Long-Term Debt and Lines of C45

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015		Feb. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Unsecured senior term notes		$ 2,200		$ 2,200
Current maturities of long-term debt		(2,200)	[1]	(2,200)
Long-term debt, less current maturities of long-term debt	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Long-Term Debt and Lines of C46

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit - Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 11, 2015	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Aug. 11, 2008
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 2,200	$ 2,200
Unsecured senior term notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of unsecured senior term notes					$ 11,000
Fixed interest rate					8.01%
Term of the note agreement		7 years
Required amount of principal payment installments		$ 2,200
Required debt payment frequency		Annual
Date of first required principal payment		Aug. 11, 2011
Last annual payment paid	$ 2,200
Long-term debt, fair value			$ 2,300	$ 2,300

Long-Term Debt and Lines of C47

Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit - Lines of Credit - Narrative (Detail)	Mar. 10, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 08, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 10, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)	May. 03, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 08, 2016CNY (¥)	Jan. 31, 2016CNY (¥)	Feb. 01, 2015USD ($)
United States [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000
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.
Expiration date			Aug. 31, 2017		Aug. 31, 2015
Reference rate on which the interest rate is based				One-month LIBOR rate
Applicable interest rate at end of period				1.93%	1.78%		1.93%	1.77%
Annual capital expenditures limit			$ 12,000,000
Letter of credit, outstanding amount				$ 250,000	$ 250,000			$ 250,000
Outstanding amount				0	0			0
China [Member] | Revolving credit agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 6,100,000			¥ 40,000,000
Interest rate description				This agreement had an interest rate determined by the Chinese government.
Expiration date				Feb. 9, 2016
Outstanding amount				$ 0	$ 0		¥ 0	$ 0
China [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Revolving credit agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 6,100,000				¥ 40,000,000
Expiration date		Mar. 8, 2017
Second Amendment [Member] | United States [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 30,000,000
Interest rate description	Variable spread over LIBOR, based upon the company's ratio of debt to EBITDA
Reference rate on which the interest rate is based	LIBOR
Annual capital expenditures limit	$ 15,000,000
Percentage of common stock in subsidiary pledge as collateral	65.00%

Fair Value of Financial Instr48

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015
Premier Money Market Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$ 3,071	$ 2,285	$ 1,951
Low Duration Bond Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,592	2,096	2,084
Intermediate Term Bond Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,116	2,181	2,188
Strategic Income Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	957	1,008	1,000
Limited Term Bond Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	594	3,107	3,112
Large Blend Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	254
Growth Allocation Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	128	85	63
Mid Cap Value Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	90
Other [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	47	45	49
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	3,071	2,285	1,951
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	1,592	2,096	2,084
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Intermediate Term Bond Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,116	2,181	2,188
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	957	1,008	1,000
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	594	3,107	3,112
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Large Blend Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	254
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	128	85	63
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets - Level 1 [Member] | Mid Cap Value Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	90
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	$ 47	$ 45	$ 49

Fair Value of Financial Instr49

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	May. 03, 2015		Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 10,004,000	[1]	$ 4,259,000	$ 8,384,000
Long-term investments	$ 2,415,000	[1]	3,590,000	2,063,000
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments, deposit account maturity period	3 months
Bank Deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Deposit account	$ 1,600,000
Short-term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term bond funds	8,400,000		4,300,000	8,400,000
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments	$ (95,000)		(181,000)	$ (66,000)
Long-term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments			$ (99,000)
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Cash Flow Information - Interes

Cash Flow Information - Interest and Income Taxes Paid (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Interest	$ 95	$ 180
Income taxes	$ 4,921	$ 3,005

Cash Flow Information - Narrati

Cash Flow Information - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Interest costs incurred on long-term debt and lines of credit	$ 58,000	$ 191,000
Interest cost capitalized	$ 58,000	$ 141,000

Net Income Per Share - Weighted

Net Income Per Share - Weighted Average Shares (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic	12,331	12,219	12,317	12,216
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation	155	198	171	194
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted	12,486	12,417	12,488	12,410

Segment Information - Narrative

Segment Information - Narrative (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of business segments	2

Segment Information - Financial

Segment Information - Financial Information for Operating Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 78,466	$ 81,269	$ 235,607	$ 231,320
Gross profit	16,563	14,402	48,498	39,395
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	9,337	8,375	27,512	23,173
Income from operations	7,226	6,027	20,986	16,222
Interest expense				(50)
Interest income	38	202	150	478
Other expense	(85)	(307)	(405)	(380)
Income before income taxes	7,179	5,922	20,731	16,270
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	6,916	6,634	20,237	18,537
Income from operations	9,647	7,768	28,261	20,858
Operating Segments [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	44,277	45,683	137,522	131,543
Gross profit	8,751	8,076	28,133	22,603
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	2,953	2,853	8,865	8,019
Income from operations	5,798	5,223	19,267	14,584
Operating Segments [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	34,189	35,586	98,085	99,777
Gross profit	7,812	6,326	20,365	16,792
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	3,963	3,781	11,372	10,518
Income from operations	3,849	2,545	8,994	6,274
Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	2,421	1,741	7,275	4,636
Income from operations	$ (2,421)	$ (1,741)	$ (7,275)	$ (4,636)

Segment Information - Balance S

Segment Information - Balance Sheet Information by Operating Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015		Feb. 01, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Non-compete agreement		$ 922	$ 979		$ 998
Customer relationships		728	766		779
Goodwill		11,462	11,462	[1]	11,462
Property, plant and equipment		38,157	36,078	[1]	35,269
Total assets		173,551	171,300	[1]	165,358
Cash and cash equivalents		31,713	29,725	[1]	28,772	$ 29,303
Short-term investments		4,259	10,004	[1]	8,384
Income taxes receivable		23	229	[1]	104
Other current assets		2,331	2,440	[1]	2,992
Long-term investments		3,590	2,415	[1]	2,063
Other assets		2,435	2,545	[1]	2,505
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets		125,608	119,680		116,594
Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	[2]	930	838		701
Cash and cash equivalents		31,713	29,725		28,772
Short-term investments		4,259	10,004		8,384
Deferred income taxes		4,312	5,169		5,020
Income taxes receivable		23	229		104
Other current assets		2,331	2,440		2,992
Long-term investments		3,590	2,415		2,063
Other assets		785	800		728
Mattress Fabrics [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Current assets	[3]	44,309	41,328		36,658
Non-compete agreement		922	979		998
Customer relationships		728	766		779
Goodwill		11,462	11,462		11,462
Property, plant and equipment	[4]	35,637	33,773		33,046
Total assets		93,058	88,308		82,943
Upholstery Fabrics [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Current assets	[3]	30,960	29,905		32,129
Property, plant and equipment	[5]	1,590	1,467		1,522
Total assets		$ 32,550	$ 31,372		$ 33,651
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.
[2]	The $930, $701, and $838 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015 and May 3, 2015, 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.
[3]	Current assets represent accounts receivable and inventory for the respective segment.
[4]	The $35.6 million at January 31, 2016, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.0 million and $12.6 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. 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 $33.8 million at May 3, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $23.8 million and $10.0 million located in the U.S. and Canada, respectively.
[5]	The $1.6 million at January 31, 2016, represents property, plant, and equipment of $860 and $730 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. 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 $1.5 million at May 3, 2015, represents property, plant, and equipment of $848 and $619 located in the U.S. and China, respectively.

Segment Information - Capital E

Segment Information - Capital Expenditures and Depreciation Expense By Operating Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
		Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	[1]	$ 7,077	$ 8,684
Depreciation expense		4,888	4,244
Operating Segments [Member] | Mattress Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures		6,215	8,232
Depreciation expense		4,273	3,692
Operating Segments [Member] | Upholstery Fabrics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures		481	390
Depreciation expense		615	552
Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures		$ 381	$ 62
[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 - Balance57

Segment Information - Balance Sheet Information by Operating Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015		Feb. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment		$ 38,157	$ 36,078	[1]	$ 35,269
Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	[2]	930	838		701
United States [Member] | Unallocated corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment		930	838		701
Mattress Fabrics [Member] | United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment		23,000	23,800		23,500
Mattress Fabrics [Member] | Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment		12,600	10,000		9,500
Upholstery Fabrics [Member] | United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment		860	848		877
Upholstery Fabrics [Member] | China [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment		$ 730	$ 619		$ 645
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.
[2]	The $930, $701, and $838 at January 31, 2016, February 1, 2015 and May 3, 2015, 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 ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes	$ 2,317	$ 2,110	$ 7,398	$ 6,113
Effective income tax rate			35.70%	37.60%

Income Taxes - Difference Betwe

Income Taxes - Difference Between Income Tax Expense at Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
federal income tax rate	34.00%	34.00%
foreign tax rate differential	(6.60%)	(6.00%)
undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries	1.40%	4.10%
increase in liability for uncertain tax positions	2.90%	3.50%
tax effects of Chinese foreign exchange gains	3.50%	0.20%
other	0.50%	1.80%
Effective income tax rate	35.70%	37.60%

Income Taxes - Deferred Income

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Valuation Allowance - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015
U.S. Tax Authorities and Poland Tax Authorities [Member] | Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 874,000	$ 922,000	$ 1,000,000
U.S. State Tax [Member] | Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	498,000	561,000	596,000
Poland [Member] | Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member] | Culp Europe [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	376,000	361,000	400,000
Canada and China [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Income Taxes - Deferred Incom61

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Undistributed Earnings - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	May. 03, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax liability, undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries	$ 3.3	$ 2.4	$ 1.7
U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes	37.3	32.1	32.4
U.S. foreign income tax credits	34	29.7	30.7
Undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries that will not be reinvested indefinitely	$ 100.9	$ 82.4	$ 85.2

Income Taxes - Deferred Incom62

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015		Feb. 01, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-current deferred tax asset	$ 4,312	$ 5,169	[1]	$ 5,020
Non-current deferred tax liability	1,209	982	[1]	927
U.S. Tax Authorities [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-current deferred tax asset	3,500	4,300		4,200
China [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-current deferred tax asset	773	868		776
Canada [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-current deferred tax liability	$ 1,200	$ 982		$ 927
[1]	Derived from audited financial statements.

Income Taxes - Uncertainty in I

Income Taxes - Uncertainty in Income Taxes - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 13,200,000	$ 14,100,000	$ 13,900,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would favorably impact effective income tax rate if recognized	3,500,000	3,800,000	3,600,000
Expected decrease in unrecognized tax benefits related to double taxation under applicable tax treaties with foreign tax jurisdictions	(120,000)
Non-current Deferred Income Taxes [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	9,700,000	10,300,000	10,300,000
Income Taxes Payable - Long-Term [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 3,500,000	$ 3,800,000	$ 3,600,000

Statutory Reserves (Detail)

Statutory Reserves (Detail) - Subsidiaries [Member] - China [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)
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	$ 4.7
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 ($)	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015
Mattress Fabrics [Member] | Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Open purchase commitments	$ 977,000	$ 2,300,000	$ 3,800,000

Common Stock Repurchase Progr66

Common Stock Repurchase Program (Detail) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	May. 03, 2015	Feb. 25, 2014
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Cost of common stock repurchased	$ 2,397,000	$ 745,000
Common Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Common stock repurchased	100,776	43,014
Cost of common stock repurchased	$ 5,000	$ 2,000
Common Stock Repurchase Program February 25, 2014 [Member] | Common Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Authorization amount for repurchase of common stock			$ 5,000,000
Common stock repurchased	100,776	43,014
Cost of common stock repurchased	$ 2,397,000	$ 745,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 1,900,000

Dividend Program (Detail)

Dividend Program (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Aug. 03, 2014	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid				$ 7,281	$ 6,846
Quarterly Dividend [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid				$ 2,300	$ 1,900
Quarterly Dividend [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividend payment, per share				$ 0.06	$ 0.05
Quarterly Dividend [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividend payment, per share				$ 0.07	$ 0.06
Special Dividend [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid		$ 5,000	$ 4,900
Cash dividend payment, per share		$ 0.40	$ 0.40
Subsequent Event [Member] | Quarterly Dividend [Member]
Dividends [Line Items]
Cash dividend declared, per share	$ 0.07
Date of payment to shareholders entitled to dividends	Apr. 15, 2016
Date of record of shareholders entitled to dividends	Apr. 1, 2016