Lakeland Industries (LAKE) 10-Q 10 Sep 14 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Sep. 10, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000798081	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Trading Symbol	'LAKE	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	5,360,681
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	31-Jul-14	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2015	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Net sales	$24,610,278	$24,639,006	$48,117,506	$46,375,996
Cost of goods sold	16,548,249	17,176,817	32,955,486	32,834,191
Gross profit	8,062,029	7,462,189	15,162,020	13,541,805
Operating expenses	6,594,744	6,165,451	13,112,285	12,481,698
Operating profit	1,467,285	1,296,738	2,049,735	1,060,107
Foreign Exchange gain (loss) Brazil	-25,381	-360,269	13,255	-387,411
Other income (loss), net-mainly labor litigation and VAT tax in Brazil	-468,456	91,528	-426,247	-36,592
Interest expense	-682,895	-467,293	-1,322,852	-741,187
Income (loss) before taxes	290,553	560,704	313,891	-105,083
Income tax expense (benefit)	676,154	-3,610,695	699,556	-3,432,002
Net income (loss)	($385,601)	$4,171,399	($385,665)	$3,326,919
Net income (loss) per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.07)	$0.75	($0.07)	$0.61
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.07)	$0.74	($0.07)	$0.60
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	5,924,524	5,559,573	5,923,885	5,445,348
Diluted (in shares)	5,924,524	5,668,236	5,923,885	5,519,073

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	($385,601)	$4,171,399	($385,665)	$3,326,919
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Cash flow hedge in China	93,495	-84,364	12,008	-33,792
Other comprehensive income (loss)	143,504	-1,161,560	323,437	-1,066,008
Comprehensive income (loss)	-242,097	3,009,839	-62,228	2,260,911
Lakeland Brazil, S.A. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments:	150,621	-895,528	519,563	-801,660
Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments:	-534	-21,929	-18,639	-29,989
United Kingdom [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments:	-46,452	-144,303	-49,516	-182,643
China [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments:	-94,072	24,154	-55,406	45,460
Russia/Kazakhstan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments:	$40,446	($39,590)	($84,573)	($63,384)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$6,173,410	$4,555,097
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $376,700 and $588,800 at July 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	15,988,084	13,795,301
Inventories, net	39,510,098	39,844,309
Deferred income taxes	4,633,767	4,707,278
Prepaid income tax	1,417,444	470,843
Other current assets	2,203,935	2,108,177
Total current assets	69,926,738	65,481,005
Property and equipment, net	11,972,739	12,069,107
Prepaid VAT and other taxes, noncurrent	2,487,730	2,379,395
Security deposits, mainly judicial deposits in Brazil	1,452,337	1,415,372
Intangibles, prepaid bank fees and other assets, net	1,239,618	1,533,349
Goodwill	871,297	871,297
Total assets	87,950,459	83,749,525
Current liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	8,225,555	8,181,026
Accrued compensation and benefits, mainly accrued payroll	2,015,477	1,189,324
Other accrued expenses	2,321,381	1,554,231
Current maturity of long-term debt	50,000	50,000
Current maturity of arbitration settlement	1,000,000	1,000,000
Short-term borrowing	4,464,610	2,558,545
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	13,384,511	12,415,424
Total current liabilities	31,461,534	26,948,550
Accrued arbitration award in Brazil (net of current maturities)	3,336,487	3,758,691
Long-term portion of Canada and Brazil loans	1,031,070	1,110,634
Subordinated debt, net of OID, including PIK interest	1,734,915	1,525,392
Other liabilities - accrued legal fees in Brazil	77,285	71,223
VAT taxes payable long term	3,328,478	3,329,275
Total liabilities	40,969,769	36,743,765
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par; authorized 1,500,000 shares (none issued)	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par; authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued 5,717,122 and 5,713,180; outstanding 5,360,681 and 5,356,739 at July 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	57,171	57,132
Treasury stock, at cost; 356,441 shares at July 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014.	-3,352,291	-3,352,291
Additional paid-in capital	53,402,405	53,365,286
Accumulated deficit	-977,610	-591,945
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,148,985	-2,472,422
Total stockholders' equity	46,980,690	47,005,760
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$87,950,459	$83,749,525

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$376,700	$588,800
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,500,000	1,500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	5,717,122	5,713,180
Common stock, shares outstanding	5,360,681	5,356,739
Treasury stock, shares (in dollars)	356,441	356,441

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Balance at Jan. 31, 2014	$47,005,760	$57,132	($3,352,291)	$53,365,286	($591,945)	($2,472,422)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2014	'	5,713,180	-356,441	'	'	'
Net loss	-385,665	0	0	0	-385,665	0
Other comprehensive income	323,437	0	0	0	0	323,437
Stock-based compensation:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock issued at par	0	39	0	-39	0	0
Restricted stock issued at par (in shares)	'	3,942	0	'	'	'
Restricted stock plan	49,708	0	0	49,708	0	0
Legal fees associated with Warrant	-12,550	0	0	-12,550	0	0
Balance at Jul. 31, 2014	$46,980,690	$57,171	($3,352,291)	$53,402,405	($977,610)	($2,148,985)
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2014	'	5,717,122	-356,441	'	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	($385,665)	$3,326,919
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'
Provision for inventory obsolescence	-235,236	321,438
Provision for doubtful accounts	-212,072	-38,347
Deferred income taxes asset	73,511	-3,919,734
Deferred taxes long-term	-797	2,430
Depreciation and amortization	700,208	777,214
Interest expense resulting from amortization of warrant OID and reclassification of PIK interest	709,523	37,256
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	80,222	0
Stock based and restricted stock compensation	49,708	158,788
(Increase) decrease in operating assets	'	'
Accounts receivable	-1,983,227	15,436
Inventories	791,433	-2,581,688
Prepaid VAT and other taxes, noncurrent	-946,601	-409,972
Other assets-mainly prepaid fees from financing transaction	-50,416	-849,576
Cash received from sale of discontinued operations	0	428,827
Assets of discontinued operations	0	178,887
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	247,353	3,104,391
Arbitration award in Brazil	-500,000	-452,000
Accrued compensation and benefits	826,153	14,997
Other accrued expenses	499,058	267,577
Accrued interest resulting from Arbitration Award	77,796	0
Liabilities of discontinued operations	0	-25,041
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-259,049	357,802
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from sales of Qingdao net of cost of shutdown	0	1,003,589
Purchases of property and equipment	-242,537	-573,878
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-242,537	429,711
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Net borrowings under credit agreement (revolver)	969,086	10,403,179
Repayments of term loans	0	-15,108,882
Canada loan repayments	-12,806	-1,398,566
Subordinated debt financing including warrant valuation	0	3,500,000
Subordinated debt principal payments	-500,000	0
Legal fees associated with the warrant OID	-12,550	-5,000
Borrowings in Brazil	1,533,241	244,584
Repayments in Brazil	-1,863,491	-472,883
Borrowings in UK, net of repayments (revolver)	728,444	1,229,657
Borrowings in China	1,292,847	0
Other liabilities	6,062	-11,167
Shares returned in lieu of taxes under restricted stock program	0	-21,000
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,140,833	-1,640,080
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-20,933	-50,069
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,618,316	-902,636
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	4,555,097	6,736,962
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$6,173,410	$5,834,326

Business

Business	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	'
		1	Business
	Lakeland Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation organized in April 1982, manufactures and sells a comprehensive line of safety garments and accessories for the industrial protective clothing and homeland security markets. The principal market for our products is the United States. No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales during the six-month periods ended July 31, 2014 and 2013.

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	2	Basis of Presentation
	The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by us, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and reflect all adjustments (consisting of only normal and recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial information required therein. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. While we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Forms 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014.
	Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual method of accounting in accordance with US GAAP.
	The results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	In this Form 10-Q, (a) “FY” means fiscal year; thus, for example, FY15 refers to the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015 and (b) “Q” refers to quarter; thus, for example, Q2 FY15 refers to the second quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015 (c) “Balance Sheet” refers to the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Principles_of_Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	'
		3	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	4	Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following:
			July 31, 2014		January 31, 2014
	Raw materials		$	15,418,212	$	16,348,861
	Work-in-process			1,336,390		1,292,740
	Finished goods			22,755,496		22,202,708
			$	39,510,098	$	39,844,309
	Inventories include freight-in, materials, labor and overhead costs and are stated at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out basis) or market.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	5	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net (loss) income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without consideration of common stock equivalents, but including contingently issuable shares. Diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common and common stock equivalents, that are not deemed anti-dilutive. The diluted earnings per share calculation takes into account the shares that may be issued upon exercise of stock options, or warrants reduced by the shares that may be repurchased with the funds received from their exercise, based on the average price during the period.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share at July 31, 2014 and 2013.
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			July 31,				July 31,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)		$	-385,601	$	4,171,399	$	-385,665	$	3,326,919
	Denominator
	Denominator for basic loss per share
	Weighted-average shares outstanding before common share equivalents			5,358,509		5,352,034		5,357,870		5,341,578
	Weighted average common equivalent shares resulting from the warrant issued June 28, 2013 to the subordinated debt lender LKL Investments LLC			566,015		207,539		566,015		103,769
	Total weighted average, including common equivalent shares			5,924,524		5,559,573		5,923,885		5,445,348
	Effect of dilutive securities from restricted stock plan and from dilutive effect of stock options			—		108,663		—		73,725
	Denominator for diluted loss per share (adjusted weighted average shares)			5,924,524		5,668,236		5,923,885		5,519,073
	Basic income (loss) per share		$	-0.07	$	0.75	$	-0.07	$	0.61
	Diluted income (loss) per share		$	-0.07	$	0.74	$	-0.07	$	0.6
	Not included in the above are the potential shares issuable for interest on the subordinated debt. As of July 31, 2014, there was accrued $485,982 of payment in kind (“PIK”) interest. At the closing stock price per share on July 31, 2014 of $6.15 this would represent approximately 79,021 shares. Such shares would be antidilutive and as such are not included.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	'
		6	Long-Term Debt
	On June 28, 2013, Lakeland Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lakeland Protective Wear Inc. (collectively with the Company, the “Borrowers”), entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Senior Loan Agreement”) with AloStar Business Credit, a division of AloStar Bank of Commerce (the “Senior Lender”). The Senior Loan Agreement provides the Borrowers with a three-year $15 million revolving line of credit, at a variable interest rate based on LIBOR, with a first priority lien on substantially all of the United States and Canada assets of the Company, except for the Canadian warehouse and the Mexican facility.
	On June 28, 2013, the Borrowers also entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Subordinated Loan Agreement”) with LKL Investments, LLC, an affiliate of Arenal Capital, a private equity fund (the “Junior Lender”). The Subordinated Loan Agreement provides for a $3.5 million term loan to be made to the Borrowers with a second priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company in the United States and Canada, except for the Canadian warehouse and except for a first lien on the Company’s Mexican facility. Pursuant to the Subordinated Loan Agreement, among other things, Borrowers issued to the Junior Lender a five-year term loan promissory note (the “Note”). At the election of the Junior Lender, interest under the Note may be paid in cash, by PIK in additional notes or payable in shares of common stock (“Common Stock”), of the Company (the “Interest Shares”). If shares of Common Stock are used to make interest payments on the Note, the number of Interest Shares will be based upon 100% of an average of the then current market value of the Common Stock, subject to the limitations set forth in the Subordinated Loan Agreement. The Junior Lender also, in connection with this transaction, received a common stock purchase warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 566,015 shares of Common Stock (subject to adjustment), representing beneficial ownership of approximately 9.58% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company, as of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Subordinated Loan Agreement. The Company’s receipt of gross proceeds of $3.5 million (before original issue discount of $2.2 million related to the associated warrant) in subordinated debt financing was a condition precedent set by the Senior Lender, of which this transaction satisfied.
	The proceeds from such financings have been used to fully repay the Company’s former financing facility with TD Bank, N.A. in the amount of approximately US $13.7 million. Also repaid upon closing of the financings was the warehouse loan in Canada with a balance of CDN $1,362,000 Canadian dollars (approximately US $1,320,000), payable to Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”).
	The following is a summary of the material terms of the financings:
	$15 million Senior Credit Facility
		⋅	Borrowers are both Lakeland Industries, Inc. and its Canadian operating subsidiary Lakeland Protective Wear Inc.
		⋅	Borrowing pursuant to a revolving credit facility subject to a borrowing base calculated as the sum of:
		o	85% of eligible accounts receivable as defined
		o	The lesser of 60% of eligible inventory as defined or 85% of net orderly liquidation value of inventory
		o	In transit inventory in bound to the US up to a cap of $1,000,000
		o	Receivables and inventory held by the Canadian operating subsidiary to be included, up to a cap of $2 million of availability
	On July 31, 2014, there was $1.6 million available under the senior credit facility
		⋅	Collateral
		o	A perfected first security lien on all of the Borrowers United States and Canadian assets, other than its Mexican plant and the Canadian warehouse
		o	Pledge of 65% of Lakeland US stock in all foreign subsidiaries other than 100% pledge of stock of its Canadian subsidiaries
		⋅	Collection
		o	All customers of Borrowers must remit to a lockbox controlled by Senior Lender or into a blocked account with all collection proceeds applied against the outstanding loan balance
		⋅	Maturity
		o	An initial term of three years from June 28, 2013 (the “Closing Date”)
		o	Prepayment penalties of 3%, if prepaid prior to the first anniversary of Closing Date; 2% if prior to the second anniversary and 1% if prior to the third anniversary of the Closing Date
		⋅	Interest Rate
		o	Annual rate equal to LIBOR rate plus 525 basis points
		o	Initial rate and rate at July 31, 2014 of 6.25%
		o	Floor rate of 6.25%
		⋅	Fees: Borrowers shall pay to the Lender the following fees:
		o	Origination fee of $225,000, paid on the Closing Date and being amortized over the term of loan and is included in “intangibles, prepaid bank fees and other assets, net” in the accompanying balance sheet
		o	0.50% per annum on unused portion of commitment
		o	A non-refundable collateral monitoring fee in the amount of $3,000 per month
		o	All legal and other out of pocket costs
		⋅	Financial Covenants
		o	Borrowers covenanted that, from the Closing Date until the commitment termination date and full payment of the obligations to Senior Lender, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (the parent company), together with its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, excluding its Brazilian subsidiary, shall comply with the following additional covenants:
		⋅	Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. At the end of each fiscal quarter of the Borrowers, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2013, the Borrowers shall maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.1 to 1.0 for the four quarter period then ending.
		⋅	Minimum Quarterly Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”). Borrowers shall achieve, on a rolling basis excluding the operations of the Borrower’s Brazilian subsidiary, EBITDA of not less than the following as of the end of each quarter as follows:
		o	July 31, 2013 for the two quarters then ended, $2.1 million;
		o	October 31, 2013 for the three quarters then ended, $3.15 million,
		o	January 31, 2014 for the four quarters then ended, and thereafter, $4.1 million
		⋅	Capital Expenditures. Borrowers shall not during any fiscal year make capital expenditures in an amount exceeding $1 million in the aggregate
		⋅	The Company is in compliance with all loan covenants of the Senior Debt at July 31, 2014.
		⋅	Other Covenants
		o	Standard Financial reporting requirements as defined
		o	Limitation on amounts that can be advanced to or on behalf of Brazilian operations, limited to one aggregate total of $200,000 for the term of the loan
		o	Limitation on total net investment in foreign subsidiaries of a maximum of $1.0 million per annum
	$3.5 million Subordinated Debt Financing
		⋅	Subordinated Loan Agreement
		o	Maturity date: June 28, 2018
		o	Interest at 12.0% per annum through and including December 27, 2016, increased to 16% per annum on December 28, 2016 and 20% per annum on December 28, 2017. Until the first anniversary of the Closing Date, all interest shall either be paid in kind (PIK) or paid in shares of common stock of Lakeland, valued at 100% of the then market value, at the election of the Junior Lender. Such accrued PIK interest in the amount of $368,755 is included in “Subordinated debt, net of OID” in the accompanying balance sheet.
		o	All loan costs associated with the Subordinated Debt are included with the deferred debt costs from the Senior Loan and are being amortized over the life of the Senior Loan and are included with “intangibles, bank fees and other assets, net” on the balance sheet
		o	Warrant to purchase 566,015 shares of Common Stock (subject to adjustment), exercisable at $0.01 per share
		o	Warrant is subject to customary anti-dilution adjustment provisions, including for issuances of Common Stock or Common Stock equivalents at a price less than $5.00 per share, computed on a weighted average basis, subject to a hard cap limitation of 1,068,506 shares on the total number of shares to be issued from a combination of warrants, interest shares and price-protection anti-dilution adjustments. The Company is allowed to issue up to 500,000 shares without triggering this provision, to allow for restricted shares and other new compensatory issuances.
		o	Warrant exercise period is five years from the Closing Date
		o	Registration Rights: the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the shares issuable in connection with the subordinated loan transaction. The Company filed a Post-Effective Amendment on a Form S-3 registration statement on June 2, 2014, which was declared effective on June 11, 2014.
		o	Investor Rights: Junior Lender has the right to designate one board member or a board observer, subject to certain conditions. As of September 10, 2014, the Junior Lender has not exercised this right.
		o	Subject to Senior Lender Subordination Agreement, the subordinated loan may be repaid in increments of $500,000 with Senior Lender approval on or after June 28, 2014. In July 2014, the Company prepaid $500,000 on the subordinated loan. The subordinated lenders waived any prepayment penalty.
		o	Early Termination Fees; Applicable Termination Percentage:
		⋅	(a) Upon early repayment of the Term Loan, Borrowers shall be obligated to pay, in addition to all of the other Obligations then outstanding, an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying the amount of principal repaid by the applicable percentage set forth below:
		⋅	5.00% if the effective date of termination occurs on or before June 28, 2014;
		⋅	3.00% if the effective date of termination occurs after June 28, 2014, but on or before June 28, 2015; or
		⋅	1.00% if the effective date of termination occurs after June 28, 2015, but on or before June 28, 2016
		⋅	Upon acceleration of the loan following a Change of Control, Borrowers shall be obligated to pay an additional fee equal to $35,000
		o	Financial covenant amounts are 10% less restrictive than those in the Senior Loan Agreement
		o	Second priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company in the United States and Canada, except for the Canadian warehouse and the Company’s Mexican facility.
		o	The Company is in compliance with all covenants of the Subordinated Debt at July 31, 2014.
The Company recorded the debt and warrants using the relative fair value method, in which there was a debt discount recorded at the date the transaction of approximately $2.2 million recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital. This has been treated as Original Issue Discount (OID) and is being amortized as additional interest over the five-year term of the related subordinated debt. Including the 12% coupon and the amortization of the OID gives an effective per annum rate on just the debt of approximately 47%, assuming the warrant is broken out separately. However, management views this to be one blended loan or transaction along with the Senior Debt of up to $15 million at 6.25%, since the subordinated debt was a required condition of closing made by the Senior Lender.
Amounts outstanding as of July 31, 2014, under the Senior Lender Facility were $13.4 million and under the Junior Lender Facility, $1.7 million net of unamortized original issue discount of $1.8 million plus PIK interest of $0.5 million and net of $0.5 million prepayment, for a net value of $1.7 million included in the subordinated debt on the balance sheet.
Borrowings in UK
On December 19, 2013 the Company and its UK subsidiary entered into a one-year extension of its existing financing facility with HSBC Invoice Finance (UK) Ltd., pursuant to the same terms as disclosed in the Company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 25, 2013, except for: the facility limit was increased from £1,000,000 (approximately US $1.6 million) to £1,250,000 (approximately US $2.1 million at current exchange rates), and the prepayment percentage (advance rate) was increased from 80% to 85% of eligible receivables; more fully described in the Company’s Form 8-K which was filed on December 23, 2013. The balance outstanding under this facility at July 31, 2014 was the equivalent of US $1.5 million and is included in short-term borrowings on the balance sheet. The per annum interest rate repayment rate is 3.44% and the term is for a minimum period of one year renewable on December 19, 2014. Interest charged to expense from this loan was approximately $19,000 for the six-months ended July 31, 2014.
Canada Loan
In September 2013 the Company refinanced its loan with the Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for a principal amount of approximately US $1.1 million. Such loan is for a term of 240 months at a per annum interest rate of 6.45% with fixed monthly payments of approximately US $7,620 (C$8,169) including principal and interest. It is collateralized by a mortgage on the Company's warehouse in Brantford, Ontario. The amount outstanding at July 31, 2014 is US $1.0 million which is included in long-term portion of Canada and Brazil loan on the balance sheet, net of current maturities of $50,000.
China Loan
On August 12, 2013, the Company’s China subsidiary borrowed approximately US $0.8 million at an interest rate of 5.395% for a term of one year as more fully described in the Company’s Form 8-K which was filed on August 16, 2013. The balance under this loan outstanding at July 31, 2014 was $0.8 million and is included in short-term borrowings on the consolidated balance sheet. Such amounts matured August 2014 and were repaid August 4, 2014.
On March 27, 2014, the Company’s China subsidiary, Weifang Lakeland Safety Products Co., Ltd (“WF”), and Weifang Rural Credit Cooperative Bank (“WRCCB”) completed an agreement to obtain a line of credit for financing in the amount RMB 8,000,000 (approximately USD $1.3 million),  with interest at 120% of the benchmark rate supplied by WRCCB (which is currently 5.6%). The effective per annum interest rate is currently 6.72%. The loan is collateralized by inventory owned by WF. WRCCB had hired a professional firm to supervise WF’s inventory flow, which WF paid RMB 40,000 (approximately US $6,450). The balance under this loan outstanding at July 31, 2014 was RMB 8,000,000 (approximately USD $1.3 million) and is included in short-term borrowings on the consolidated balance sheet. There are no covenant requirements in this loan. The loans are comprised of several loans with dues dates ranging from June 18, 2014 to January 11, 2016.
Brazil Loans
Brazil Loan Schedule
		Six-Months Ended
		July 31, 2014
		USD
Balance Beginning		$	1,148,114
New Borrowings			1,533,241
Principal Payments			-1,863,492
Foreign Exchange Difference			231,710
Balance Ending			1,049,573
Less Accrued Interest Included			-98,358
TOTAL		$	951,215
Collateral			Receivables, Officer Guarantee, Customer Contract
Monthly Interest Rate Range			1.40% – 2.50%

Major_Supplier

Major Supplier	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Major Supplier Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Major Supplier [Text Block]	'
	7	Major Supplier
	No supplier accounted for more than 10% of cost of sales during the six-month period ended July 31, 2014.

Employee_Stock_Compensation

Employee Stock Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Share-Based Arrangements With Employees and Nonemployees [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	8. Employee Stock Compensation
	The Company has three main share-based payment plans: The Nonemployee Directors Option Plan (the “Directors Plan”) (expired in 2012) and two Restricted Stock Plans (the “2009 Equity Plan” and the “2012 Equity Plan”). Both the 2009 Equity Plan and the 2012 Equity Plan have identical structures. The below table summarizes the main provisions of each of these plans:
		Nature and terms
	Nonemployee Directors Option Plan	The plan provides for an automatic one-time grant of options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock to each nonemployee director newly elected or appointed. Options are granted at not less than fair market value, become exercisable commencing six months from the date of grant and expire six years from the date of grant. In addition, all nonemployee directors re-elected to the Company’s Board of Directors at any annual meeting of the stockholders will automatically be granted additional options to purchase 1,000 shares of common stock on that date. Such plan expired at December 31, 2012, as to any new awards. Existing options will expire based on individual award dates.
	Restricted Stock Plan – employees	Long-term incentive compensation three-year plan. Employees are granted potential share awards at the beginning of the three-year cycle at baseline and maximum amounts.  The level of award and final vesting is based on the Board of Director’s opinion as to the performance of the Company and management in the entire three-year cycle.  All vesting is three-year “cliff” vesting - there is no partial vesting. The valuation is based on the stock price at the grant date and amortized to expense over the three-year period, which approximates the performance period.
	Restricted Stock Plan – directors	Long-term incentive compensation three-year plan. Directors are granted potential share awards at the beginning of the three-year cycle at baseline and maximum amounts. The level of award and final vesting is based on the Board of Director’s opinion as to the performance of the Company and management in the entire three-year cycle. All vesting is three-year “cliff” vesting - there is no partial vesting. The valuation is based on the stock price at the grant date and amortized to expense over the three-year period, which approximates the performance period.
	Matching award program	All participating employees are eligible to receive one share of restricted stock awarded for each two shares of Lakeland stock purchased on the open market. Such restricted shares are subject to three-year time vesting. The valuation is based on the stock price at the grant date and amortized to expense over the three-year period, which approximates the performance period.
	Bonus in stock program - employees	All participating employees are eligible to elect to receive any cash bonus in shares of restricted stock.  Such restricted shares are subject to two-year time vesting. The valuation is based on the stock price at the grant date and amortized to expense over the two-year period. Since the employee is giving up cash for unvested shares, the amount of shares awarded is 133% of the cash amount based on the grant date stock price. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company all elected to take 30% of their cash compensation in restricted stock pursuant to this program, commencing in October 2012 and ended in June 2013, which approximates the performance period.
	Director fee in stock program	All directors are eligible to elect to receive any director fees in shares of restricted stock.  Such restricted shares are subject to two-year time vesting. The valuation is based on the stock price at the grant date and amortized to expense over the two-year period.  Since the director is giving up cash for unvested shares, the amount of shares awarded is 133% of the cash amount based on the grant date stock price, which approximates the performance period.
	The following table represents our stock options granted, exercised and forfeited during the six-months ended July 31, 2014.
	Stock Options		Number  of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price per		Weighted Average Remaining		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
					Share		Contractual Term
	Outstanding at January 31, 2014			24,000	$	7.47	2.95 years		$	—
	Granted during the six-months ended July 31, 2014			—		—
	Outstanding at July 31, 2014			24,000	$	7.47	2.45 years		$	10,450
	Exercisable at July 31, 2014			24,000	$	7.47	2.45 years		$	10,450
	Reserved for future issuance:			—
	Directors’ Plan (expired on December 31, 2012)
	There were no exercises or forfeitures during the six-months ended July 31, 2014.
	Restricted Stock Plan and Performance Equity Plan
	On June 17, 2009, the stockholders of the Company approved the 2009 Equity Plan. A total of 253,000 shares of restricted stock were authorized under this plan. On June 20, 2012, the stockholders of the Company authorized 310,000 shares under the 2012 Equity Plan. Under these restricted stock plans, eligible employees and directors are awarded performance-based restricted shares of the Company common stock. The amount recorded as expense for the performance-based grants of restricted stock are based upon an estimate made at the end of each reporting period as to the most probable outcome of this plan at the end of the three-year performance period (e.g., baseline, maximum or zero). In addition to the grants with vesting based solely on performance, certain awards pursuant to the plan have a time-based vesting requirement, under which awards vest from two to three years after grant issuance, subject to continuous employment and certain other conditions. Restricted stock has voting rights, and the underlying shares are not considered to be issued and outstanding until vested.
	Under the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company has issued 180,859 fully vested shares as of July 31, 2014. The Company has granted up to a maximum of 2,000 restricted stock awards remaining unvested as of July 31, 2014 with each award having a weighted average grant date fair value of $7.85. The Company recognizes expense related to performance-based awards over the requisite service period using the straight-line attribution method based on the outcome that is probable.
	Under the 2012 Equity Plan, the Company has issued 2,172 fully vested shares as of July 31, 2014. The Company has granted 273,759 restricted stock awards as of July 31, 2014, assuming all maximum awards are achieved. All of these restricted stock awards are nonvested at July 31, 2014 (216,259 shares at “baseline”), and have a weighted average grant date fair value of $6.00. The Company recognizes expense related to performance-based awards over the requisite service period using the straight-line attribution method based on the outcome that is probable.
	As of July 31, 2014, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards totaled $502 pursuant to the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan and $1,322,683 pursuant to the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, before income taxes, based on the maximum performance award level, less what has been charged to expense, which was set to zero on a cumulative basis through July 31, 2014. Such unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards totaled $502 for the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan and $952,383 for the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan at the baseline performance level. The cost of these nonvested awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of three years. The Board has estimated its current performance level to be at zero, and accordingly no expense has been recorded. The performance-based awards are not considered stock equivalents for earnings per share (“EPS”) calculation purposes.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company recognized total stock-based compensation costs of $49,708 and $158,788 for the six-months ended July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, of which $20,204 and $10,790 result from the 2009 Equity Plan and $29,503 and $147,998 result from the 2012 Equity Plan for the periods ended July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $0 and $0, respectively, from the Director Option Plan. These amounts are reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses. The total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements was $17,895 and $57,164 for the years ended July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Shares under			Outstanding unvested grants at	Granted during FY15 through July		Vested during FY15 through July			Forfeited during FY15  through July		Outstanding unvested grants at
	2012 Equity Plan			maximum(a) at beginning of FY15	31, 2014		31, 2014			31, 2014		maximum(a) at July 31, 2014
	Restricted stock grants – employees			150,500		—		—			—		150,500
	Restricted stock grants – directors			49,500		—		—			—		49,500
	Matching award program			3,000		—		—			—		3,000
	Bonus in stock - employees			55,189		—		—			—		55,189
	Retainer in stock - directors			14,101		3,641		2,172			—		15,570
	Total restricted stock plan			272,290		3,641		2,172			—		273,759
	Weighted average grant date fair value		$	6	$	6.39	$	6.6			—	$	6
	Shares under			Outstanding unvested grants at	Granted during FY15 through July		Vested during FY15 through July			Forfeited during FY15  through July		Outstanding unvested grants at
	2009 Equity Plan			maximum(a) at beginning of FY15	31, 2014		31, 2014			31, 2014		maximum(a) at July 31, 2014
	Restricted stock grants -employees			—		—		—			—		—
	Restricted stock grants - directors			—		—		—			—		—
	Matching award program			3,000		—		1,000			—		2,000
	Bonus in stock - employees			—		—		—			—		—
	Retainer in stock - directors			1,116		—		1,116			—		—
	Total restricted stock plan			4,116		—		2,116			—		2,000
	Weighted average grant date fair value		$	8.66		—	$	9.42			—	$	7.85
		(a)	The Board has estimated the current performance level at zero and accordingly no expenses have been recorded.

Segment_Data

Segment Data	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	9	Segment Data
			Domestic and international sales are as follows in millions of dollars:
			Three Months Ended July 31,									Six Months Ended July 31,
			2014				2013					2014				2013
	Domestic		$	11.97	48.6	%	$	12.32		50	%	$	24.16	50.2	%	$	24.19	52.1	%
	International			12.64	51.4	%		12.32		50	%		23.96	49.8	%		22.19	47.9	%
	Total		$	24.61	100	%	$	24.64		100	%	$	48.12	100	%	$	46.38	100	%
	We manage our operations by evaluating each of our geographic locations. Our North American operations include our facilities in Alabama (primarily the distribution to customers of the bulk of our products and manufacturing of our chemical suit and fire protective products), and Mexico (primarily disposable, glove, chemical suit, woven, and high visibility production). We also maintain two manufacturing companies in China (primarily disposable, chemical and woven suit production), a wovens manufacturing facility in Brazil and a small manufacturing facility in Argentina. We evaluate the performance of these entities based on operating profit, which is defined as income before income taxes, interest expense and other income and expenses. We have sales forces in Canada, Europe, Latin America, India, Russia, Kazakhstan and China, which sell and distribute products shipped from the United States, Mexico, Brazil or China. The table below represents information about reported segments for the periods noted therein:
			Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
			July 31,					July 31,
			(in millions of dollars)					(in millions of dollars)
			2014		2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales:
	USA		$	12.6	$	12.9		$	25.7		$	25.2
	Other foreign			6.94		6.32			13.41			12.18
	Mexico			0.85		0.83			1.77			1.46
	China			12.62		12.43			23.32			21.36
	Brazil			1.8		1.7			3.55			3.48
	Corporate			0.19		0.57			1.17			1.09
	Less intersegment sales			-10.39		-10.11			-20.8			-18.39
	Consolidated sales		$	24.61	$	24.64		$	48.12		$	46.38
	External Sales:
	USA		$	11.97	$	12.32		$	24.16		$	24.19
	Other foreign			6.65		5.58			12.89			10.88
	Mexico			0.28		0.33			0.7			0.51
	China			3.91		4.78			6.82			7.39
	Brazil			1.8		1.63			3.55			3.41
	Consolidated external sales		$	24.61	$	24.64		$	48.12		$	46.38
	Intersegment Sales:
	USA		$	0.63	$	0.58		$	1.54		$	1.01
	Other foreign			0.29		0.74			0.52			1.3
	Mexico			0.57		0.5			1.07			0.95
	China			8.71		7.65			16.5			13.97
	Brazil			—		0.07			—			0.07
	Corporate			0.19		0.57			1.17			1.09
	Consolidated intersegment sales		$	10.39	$	10.11		$	20.8		$	18.39
	Operating Profit (Loss):
	USA		$	1.56	$	1.71		$	2.47		$	3.13
	Other foreign			0.38		0.31			0.77			0.5
	Mexico			-0.2		0.03			-0.21			-0.08
	China			1.3		1.21			2.26			1.6
	Brazil			-0.33		-0.88			-0.61			-1.81
	Corporate			-1.37		-1.23			-2.71			-2.36
	Less intersegment profit			0.13		0.15			0.08			0.08
	Consolidated operating profit		$	1.47	$	1.3		$	2.05		$	1.06
			Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
			July 31,					July 31,
			(in millions of dollars)					(in millions of dollars)
			2014		2013			2014			2013
	Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
	USA		$	0.04	$	0.05		$	0.08		$	0.11
	Other foreign			0.03		0.05			0.06			0.09
	Mexico			0.01		0.01			0.02			0.03
	China			0.06		0.05			0.12			0.13
	Brazil			0.07		0.08			0.15			0.19
	Corporate			0.12		0.1			0.27			0.23
	Consolidated depreciation and amortization expense		$	0.33	$	0.34		$	0.7		$	0.78
	Interest Expense:
	USA (shown in Corporate)		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Other foreign			-0.01		0.06			0.04			0.08
	Mexico			-0.02		0.02			—			0.04
	China			0.02		—			-0.01			—
	Brazil			0.16		0.28			0.31			0.53
Corporate			0.48		0.28			0.97			0.41
Less intersegment			0.05		-0.17			—			-0.32
Consolidated interest expense		$	0.68	$	0.47		$	1.32		$	0.74
Income Tax Expense (Benefits):
USA (shown in Corporate)		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
Other foreign			0.18		0.08			0.26			0.15
Mexico			-0.04		0.01			-0.08			0.01
China			0.25		0.33			0.5			0.48
Corporate			0.25		-3.92			—			-3.86
Less intersegment			0.04		-0.11			0.02			-0.21
Consolidated income tax expense		$	0.68	$	-3.61		$	0.7		$	-3.43
		31-Jul-14		31-Jan-14
		(in millions of dollars)		(in millions of dollars)
Total Assets:*
USA		$	31.8	$	28.88
Other foreign			25.05		19.93
Mexico			3.79		3.73
China			28.74		30.11
India			-1.19		-1.19
Brazil			9.24		6.92
Corporate			-9.48		-4.63
Consolidated assets		$	87.95	$	83.75
Property and Equipment:
USA		$	2.35	$	2.42
Other foreign			2.12		2.14
Mexico			2.06		2.09
China			2.48		2.64
India			0.05		0.01
Brazil			1.91		1.86
Corporate			1		0.91
Consolidated property and equipment		$	11.97	$	12.07
		July 31, 2014		January 31, 2014
		(in millions of dollars)		(in millions of dollars)
Capital Expenditures:
USA		$	0.01	$	0.08
Other foreign			0.03		0.08
Mexico			0.01		0.01
China			0.03		0.44
India			0.01		—
Brazil			—		0.09
Corporate			0.15		0.13
Consolidated capital expenditures		$	0.24	$	0.83
Goodwill:
USA		$	0.87	$	0.87
Consolidated goodwill		$	0.87	$	0.87
* Negative assets and negative amounts in interest expense reflect intersegment accounts eliminated in consolidation

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	10. Income Taxes
	Income Tax Audits
	The Company is subject to US federal income tax, as well as income tax in multiple US state and local jurisdictions and a number of foreign jurisdictions. The Company’s federal income tax returns for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 have been audited by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). The Company has received a final “No Change Letter” from the IRS for FY07 dated August 20, 2009. The Company has received notice from the IRS on March 21, 2011, that it will shortly commence an audit for the FY09 tax return. There have been no further communications from the IRS since.
	Our three major foreign tax jurisdictions are China, Canada and Brazil. Chinese tax authorities have performed limited reviews on all Chinese subsidiaries as of tax years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 with no significant issues noted. We believe our tax positions are reasonably stated as of July 31, 2014. On May 9, 2013, Weifang Lakeland Safety Products Co., Ltd., one of our Chinese operations, was notified by the local tax authority that it would conduct an audit on transfer pricing. After communication with the tax authority, we paid RMB50,000 additional income tax to the tax bureau, and the audit was closed.
	Lakeland Protective Wear, Inc., our Canadian subsidiary, follows Canada tax regulatory framework recording its tax expense and tax deferred assets or liabilities. As of this statement filing date, we believe the Lakeland Protective Wear, Inc.’s tax situation is reasonably stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and we do not anticipate future tax liability.
	The Company’s Brazilian subsidiary is currently under a tax audit, which raised some issues regarding the tax impact related to the merger in 2008 and the goodwill resulting from the structure which was set up at the Company's Brazilian counsel's suggestion. This structure is relatively common in acquisitions of Brazilian operations made by non-Brazilian companies. In general, acquisitions with this structure have survived challenge by the taxing authorities in Brazil. The cumulative amount of tax benefits recognized on the Company’s books through July 31, 2014, resulting from the tax deduction of the goodwill amortization, is now zero, net of the deferred tax valuation reserve. This results from the goodwill on the Brazilian books which, for Brazilian tax purposes, is eligible for tax write-off over a five-year period dating from November 2008. The Company’s Brazilian subsidiary has received notice from the Brazilian tax authorities of a claim totaling approximately US $1.0 million (R$ 2,265,728) consisting of tax of approximately US $127,000 (R$ 280,416) and the remainder in interest and penalty. Management believes it is probable it will ultimately prevail in this claim and as such no provision has been recorded.
	Except in Canada and partially in China, it is our practice and intention to reinvest the earnings of our non-US subsidiaries in their operations. As of July 31, 2014, the Company had not made a provision for US or additional foreign withholding taxes on approximately $17.0 million of the excess of the amount for financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in foreign subsidiaries that are essentially permanent in duration. Generally, such amounts become subject to US taxation upon remittance of dividends and under certain other circumstances. If theses earnings were repatriated to the US, the deferred tax liability associated with these temporary differences would be approximately $3.0 million at July 31, 2014.
	In China, a dividend of $1.3 million was declared and paid in July from Weifang Lakeland Safety Products Co., Ltd. (“Weifang”) and in August a dividend of $450,000 was declared from Weifang Meiyang Protective Products Co., Ltd. (“Meiyang”). The Lakeland Board of Directors has instituted a plan to pay annual dividends of $1.0 million from Weifang’s future profits and 33% of Meiyang’s future profits starting in the next fiscal year. All other retained earnings will be reinvested indefinitely.
	Change in Accounting Estimate/Valuation Allowance
	We record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, we considered all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. The valuation allowance was zero at July 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014.
	Income Tax Expense
	Income tax expenses consist of federal, state and foreign income taxes. Income tax expenses were $0.7 million for the three months ended July 31, 2014, as compared to an income tax benefit of $3.6 million for the three months ended July 31, 2013. Income taxes included a non-cash charge of $325,000 for the dividend paid by Weifang to the US in July 2014 and further reflect $200,000 of non-cash charges in fiscal 2015 for additional US taxes on UK and Canada income. The income tax benefit for the fiscal 2013 period resulted from the reversal of a $4.5 million valuation allowance relating to a going concern deferred tax entry recorded in FY13 which was resolved when US financing was secured on June 28, 2013.

Derivative_Instruments_and_For

Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Exposure	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	11. Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Exposure
	The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk. In the third quarter of FY14, the Company established a foreign exchange facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Such contracts are largely timed to expire with the last day of the fiscal quarter, with a new contract purchased on the first day of the following quarter, to match the operating cycle of the Company. The Company has continued its currency hedging in China. We designated the forward contracts as derivatives but not as hedging instruments, with loss and gain recognized in current earnings. In the six-months ended July 31, 2014, the Company sustained a loss on foreign exchange in China of $16,929 included in operating expenses on the accompanying statement of operations.
	The Company accounts for its foreign exchange derivative instruments by recognizing all derivatives as either assets or liabilities at fair value, which may result in additional volatility in both current period earnings and other comprehensive income as a result of recording recognized and unrecognized gains and losses from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments.
	We have two types of derivatives to manage the risk of foreign currency fluctuations. We enter into forward contracts with financial institutions to manage our currency exposure related to net assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Those forward contract derivatives, not designated as hedging instruments, are generally settled quarterly. Gain and loss on those forward contracts are included in current earnings. There were no outstanding forward contracts at July 31, 2014 or 2013.
	We enter into cash flow hedge contracts with financial institutions to manage our currency exposure on future cash payments denominated in foreign currencies. The effective portion of gain or loss on cash flow hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The notional amount of these contracts was $3.6 million and $0.0 million at July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The corresponding asset and income which is recorded in other comprehensive income is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements at July 31, 2014 and 2013.

VAT_Tax_Issue_in_Brazil

VAT Tax Issue in Brazil	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Vat Tax Issues Disclosure [Abstract]	'
VAT Tax Issue [Text Block]	'
	12. VAT Tax Issue in Brazil
	Please see footnote 10 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2014 for a more detailed discussion.
	The Bahia state tax auditors filed several claims for VAT taxes. The claims assert that the state VAT taxes are owed to the state of domicile of the ultimate importer/user and disregarded the fact that the VAT taxes had already been paid to the neighboring state.
	Once the arrangement with the Bahia State Tax Department is completed, the formal judicial process could take from 5 to 10 years. The Company believes there is a strong likelihood that another amnesty would be offered by the state prior to such completion.
	The Company has accepted amnesty for a smaller claim which will result in 8 monthly payments of about US $19,000 (R$ 42,000 ) which reflects abatement of 80% of penalty and interest. An accrual of US $153,000 has been charged to expense in Q4FY14 and US $82,000 (R$ 189,000) is included in Other Accrued Expenses on the consolidated balance sheet as of July 31, 2014.
	In December 2013, the Company learned of a different VAT tax claimed by the State of Sao Paulo for a tax in the amount of approximately US $45,000 and the total claim including interest and penalty totaling approximately US $200,000. In July 2014 management settled this claim for an amount of US $75,000 (R$ 172,000) net present value which will be paid in 120 monthly installments of R$ 4,500 fixed with no interest or monetary depreciation. An amount of US $75,000 (R$ 172,000) has been charged to expense in Q2FY14.
	A table summarizing all four different VAT claims remaining open and their status is listed below:
	Principle	Interest & Penalty	Total		Approximate	Loss Possibility	Strategy	Collateral
					for Totals
	R$	R$	R$		US $
	305,897	491,271	797,168	$	352,000	Remote	To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	New Land
	573,457	1,098,475	1,671,932		737,000	Remote	To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	Plant
	6,209,836	6,653,585	12,863,421		5,673,000	Probable	To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	-
	402,071	770,133	1,172,204		517,000	Remote	To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	New Land
	7,491,261	9,013,464	16,504,725	$	7,279,000
	The R$ 6,209,836 for the larger VAT claim is intended to be paid into the next amnesty and as such is included on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as a long-term liability of US $3,328,478 as of July 31, 2014.

Brazil_Management_and_Share_Pu

Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement-Arbitration Award and Settlement Agreement	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement [Abstract]	'
Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement [Text Block]	'
	13. Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement-Arbitration Award and Settlement Agreement
	Lakeland Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lakeland Brasil S.A. (“Lakeland Brasil” and together with Lakeland Industries, Inc., “Lakeland”) were parties to an arbitration proceeding in Brazil involving Lakeland and two former officers (the “former officers”) of Lakeland Brasil. On May 8, 2012, Lakeland received notice of an arbitral award in favor of the former officers.
	On September 11, 2012, Lakeland and the former officers entered into a settlement agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) which fully and finally resolved all alleged outstanding claims against Lakeland which are settled through the arbitration proceeding. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to a payment schedule to the former officers with a balance remaining as of July 31, 2014 of $4.5 million in US dollars consisting of 18 consecutive quarterly installments of US $250,000 ending on December 31, 2018. Lakeland is current with all obligations pursuant to the Settlement Agreement. There is no interest payable. This amount is shown on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as $1,000,000 current maturity of arbitration settlement and $3,336,487 long-term portion ($163,513 of imputed interest).
	In addition, pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, as additional security for payment of the Settlement Amount, Lakeland Brasil agreed to grant the former officers a second mortgage interest on certain of its property in Brazil, which mortgage is expressly behind the lien securing the payment of tax debts to a state within Brazil related to certain notices of tax assessment on such property. Lakeland also agreed to become a co-obligor, in lieu of a guarantor, for payment of the Settlement Amount.

Goodwill

Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Goodwill Intangible and Other Assets Net and Goodwill Impairment [Text Block]	'
	14. Goodwill
	There was no change in the carrying amount of goodwill during Q2 fiscal year 2015.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	'
	15. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standards updates (ASUs). No recent accounting pronouncement is expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Litigation

Litigation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	'
	16. Litigation
	From time to time, we are a party to litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business. Other than the proceedings related to the VAT tax issue described in Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, we are not currently a party to any litigation or other legal proceedings that we believe could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
	On June 26, 2014, Lakeland Brazil S.A. (“Lakeland Brazil”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lakeland Industries Inc. (the “Company”), received notice of a court judgment entered against it in a labor proceeding in Brazil in the amount of approximately US $1,086,000. Based on the advice of Brazilian counsel handling the action, the Company had not anticipated a judgment to be entered against Lakeland Brazil in this proceeding, if at all, in excess of US $45,000 (R$ 100,000), which amount was deemed not material and therefore not previously disclosed.
	Lakeland Brazil is working with, and relying upon the advice of, new legal counsel and accountants in Brazil and intends to appeal the judgment on the basis that, among other things, the judgment is mathematically incorrect.
	Based on review of the case with our new legal counsel and based upon their assessments of our likelihood to prevail on appeal, the Company has taken a charge to earnings in Q2 fiscal 2015 of US $380,000, which is our estimate of what the outcome will ultimately be on this case.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
	Inventories consist of the following:
		July 31, 2014		January 31, 2014
	Raw materials	$	15,418,212	$	16,348,861
	Work-in-process		1,336,390		1,292,740
	Finished goods		22,755,496		22,202,708
		$	39,510,098	$	39,844,309

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share at July 31, 2014 and 2013.
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		July 31,				July 31,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)	$	-385,601	$	4,171,399	$	-385,665	$	3,326,919
	Denominator
	Denominator for basic loss per share
	Weighted-average shares outstanding before common share equivalents		5,358,509		5,352,034		5,357,870		5,341,578
	Weighted average common equivalent shares resulting from the warrant issued June 28, 2013 to the subordinated debt lender LKL Investments LLC		566,015		207,539		566,015		103,769
	Total weighted average, including common equivalent shares		5,924,524		5,559,573		5,923,885		5,445,348
	Effect of dilutive securities from restricted stock plan and from dilutive effect of stock options		—		108,663		—		73,725
	Denominator for diluted loss per share (adjusted weighted average shares)		5,924,524		5,668,236		5,923,885		5,519,073
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	-0.07	$	0.75	$	-0.07	$	0.61
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	-0.07	$	0.74	$	-0.07	$	0.6

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	Brazil Loans
	Brazil Loan Schedule
		Six-Months Ended
		July 31, 2014
		USD
	Balance Beginning	$	1,148,114
	New Borrowings		1,533,241
	Principal Payments		-1,863,492
	Foreign Exchange Difference		231,710
	Balance Ending		1,049,573
	Less Accrued Interest Included		-98,358
	TOTAL	$	951,215
	Collateral		Receivables, Officer Guarantee, Customer Contract
	Monthly Interest Rate Range		1.40% – 2.50%

Employee_Stock_Compensation_Ta

Employee Stock Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Share-Based Arrangements With Employees and Nonemployees [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table represents our stock options granted, exercised and forfeited during the six-months ended July 31, 2014.
	Stock Options		Number  of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price per		Weighted Average Remaining		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
					Share		Contractual Term
	Outstanding at January 31, 2014			24,000	$	7.47	2.95 years		$	—
	Granted during the six-months ended July 31, 2014			—		—
	Outstanding at July 31, 2014			24,000	$	7.47	2.45 years		$	10,450
	Exercisable at July 31, 2014			24,000	$	7.47	2.45 years		$	10,450
	Reserved for future issuance:			—
	Directors’ Plan (expired on December 31, 2012)
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	Shares under			Outstanding unvested grants at	Granted during FY15 through July		Vested during FY15 through July			Forfeited during FY15  through July		Outstanding unvested grants at
	2012 Equity Plan			maximum(a) at beginning of FY15	31, 2014		31, 2014			31, 2014		maximum(a) at July 31, 2014
	Restricted stock grants – employees			150,500		—		—			—		150,500
	Restricted stock grants – directors			49,500		—		—			—		49,500
	Matching award program			3,000		—		—			—		3,000
	Bonus in stock - employees			55,189		—		—			—		55,189
	Retainer in stock - directors			14,101		3,641		2,172			—		15,570
	Total restricted stock plan			272,290		3,641		2,172			—		273,759
	Weighted average grant date fair value		$	6	$	6.39	$	6.6			—	$	6
	Shares under			Outstanding unvested grants at	Granted during FY15 through July		Vested during FY15 through July			Forfeited during FY15  through July		Outstanding unvested grants at
	2009 Equity Plan			maximum(a) at beginning of FY15	31, 2014		31, 2014			31, 2014		maximum(a) at July 31, 2014
	Restricted stock grants -employees			—		—		—			—		—
	Restricted stock grants - directors			—		—		—			—		—
	Matching award program			3,000		—		1,000			—		2,000
	Bonus in stock - employees			—		—		—			—		—
	Retainer in stock - directors			1,116		—		1,116			—		—
	Total restricted stock plan			4,116		—		2,116			—		2,000
	Weighted average grant date fair value		$	8.66		—	$	9.42			—	$	7.85
		(a)	The Board has estimated the current performance level at zero and accordingly no expenses have been recorded.

Segment_Data_Tables

Segment Data (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Revenue From External Customers Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	'
		Domestic and international sales are as follows in millions of dollars:
		Three Months Ended July 31,									Six Months Ended July 31,
		2014				2013					2014				2013
	Domestic	$	11.97	48.6	%	$	12.32		50	%	$	24.16	50.2	%	$	24.19	52.1	%
	International		12.64	51.4	%		12.32		50	%		23.96	49.8	%		22.19	47.9	%
	Total	$	24.61	100	%	$	24.64		100	%	$	48.12	100	%	$	46.38	100	%
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	'
	The table below represents information about reported segments for the periods noted therein:
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		July 31,					July 31,
		(in millions of dollars)					(in millions of dollars)
		2014		2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales:
	USA	$	12.6	$	12.9		$	25.7		$	25.2
	Other foreign		6.94		6.32			13.41			12.18
	Mexico		0.85		0.83			1.77			1.46
	China		12.62		12.43			23.32			21.36
	Brazil		1.8		1.7			3.55			3.48
	Corporate		0.19		0.57			1.17			1.09
	Less intersegment sales		-10.39		-10.11			-20.8			-18.39
	Consolidated sales	$	24.61	$	24.64		$	48.12		$	46.38
	External Sales:
	USA	$	11.97	$	12.32		$	24.16		$	24.19
	Other foreign		6.65		5.58			12.89			10.88
	Mexico		0.28		0.33			0.7			0.51
	China		3.91		4.78			6.82			7.39
	Brazil		1.8		1.63			3.55			3.41
	Consolidated external sales	$	24.61	$	24.64		$	48.12		$	46.38
	Intersegment Sales:
	USA	$	0.63	$	0.58		$	1.54		$	1.01
	Other foreign		0.29		0.74			0.52			1.3
	Mexico		0.57		0.5			1.07			0.95
	China		8.71		7.65			16.5			13.97
	Brazil		—		0.07			—			0.07
	Corporate		0.19		0.57			1.17			1.09
	Consolidated intersegment sales	$	10.39	$	10.11		$	20.8		$	18.39
	Operating Profit (Loss):
	USA	$	1.56	$	1.71		$	2.47		$	3.13
	Other foreign		0.38		0.31			0.77			0.5
	Mexico		-0.2		0.03			-0.21			-0.08
	China		1.3		1.21			2.26			1.6
	Brazil		-0.33		-0.88			-0.61			-1.81
	Corporate		-1.37		-1.23			-2.71			-2.36
	Less intersegment profit		0.13		0.15			0.08			0.08
	Consolidated operating profit	$	1.47	$	1.3		$	2.05		$	1.06
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		July 31,					July 31,
		(in millions of dollars)					(in millions of dollars)
		2014		2013			2014			2013
	Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
	USA	$	0.04	$	0.05		$	0.08		$	0.11
	Other foreign		0.03		0.05			0.06			0.09
	Mexico		0.01		0.01			0.02			0.03
	China		0.06		0.05			0.12			0.13
	Brazil		0.07		0.08			0.15			0.19
	Corporate		0.12		0.1			0.27			0.23
	Consolidated depreciation and amortization expense	$	0.33	$	0.34		$	0.7		$	0.78
	Interest Expense:
	USA (shown in Corporate)	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Other foreign		-0.01		0.06			0.04			0.08
	Mexico		-0.02		0.02			—			0.04
	China		0.02		—			-0.01			—
	Brazil		0.16		0.28			0.31			0.53
	Corporate		0.48		0.28			0.97			0.41
	Less intersegment		0.05		-0.17			—			-0.32
	Consolidated interest expense	$	0.68	$	0.47		$	1.32		$	0.74
	Income Tax Expense (Benefits):
	USA (shown in Corporate)	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Other foreign		0.18		0.08			0.26			0.15
	Mexico		-0.04		0.01			-0.08			0.01
China		0.25		0.33			0.5			0.48
Corporate		0.25		-3.92			—			-3.86
Less intersegment		0.04		-0.11			0.02			-0.21
Consolidated income tax expense	$	0.68	$	-3.61		$	0.7		$	-3.43
	31-Jul-14		31-Jan-14
	(in millions of dollars)		(in millions of dollars)
Total Assets:*
USA	$	31.8	$	28.88
Other foreign		25.05		19.93
Mexico		3.79		3.73
China		28.74		30.11
India		-1.19		-1.19
Brazil		9.24		6.92
Corporate		-9.48		-4.63
Consolidated assets	$	87.95	$	83.75
Property and Equipment:
USA	$	2.35	$	2.42
Other foreign		2.12		2.14
Mexico		2.06		2.09
China		2.48		2.64
India		0.05		0.01
Brazil		1.91		1.86
Corporate		1		0.91
Consolidated property and equipment	$	11.97	$	12.07
	July 31, 2014		January 31, 2014
	(in millions of dollars)		(in millions of dollars)
Capital Expenditures:
USA	$	0.01	$	0.08
Other foreign		0.03		0.08
Mexico		0.01		0.01
China		0.03		0.44
India		0.01		—
Brazil		—		0.09
Corporate		0.15		0.13
Consolidated capital expenditures	$	0.24	$	0.83
Goodwill:
USA	$	0.87	$	0.87
Consolidated goodwill	$	0.87	$	0.87
* Negative assets and negative amounts in interest expense reflect intersegment accounts eliminated in consolidation

VAT_Tax_Issue_in_Brazil_Tables

VAT Tax Issue in Brazil (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Vat Tax Issues Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Value Added Tax Claims [Table Text Block]	'
	A table summarizing all four different VAT claims remaining open and their status is listed below:
	Principle	Interest & Penalty	Total		Approximate	Loss Possibility	Strategy	Collateral
					for Totals
	R$	R$	R$		US $
	305,897	491,271	797,168	$	352,000	Remote	To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	New Land
	573,457	1,098,475	1,671,932		737,000	Remote	To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	Plant
	6,209,836	6,653,585	12,863,421		5,673,000	Probable	To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	-
	402,071	770,133	1,172,204		517,000	Remote	To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	New Land
	7,491,261	9,013,464	16,504,725	$	7,279,000

Business_Details_Textual

Business (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer Description	'No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales	'No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Raw materials	$15,418,212	$16,348,861
Work-in-process	1,336,390	1,292,740
Finished goods	22,755,496	22,202,708
Inventory, Net, Total	$39,510,098	$39,844,309

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) (in dollars)	($385,601)	$4,171,399	($385,665)	$3,326,919
Denominator for basic loss per share	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average shares outstanding before common share equivalents	5,358,509	5,352,034	5,357,870	5,341,578
Weighted average common equivalent shares resulting from the warrant issued June 28, 2013 to the subordinated debt lender LKL Investments LLC	566,015	207,539	566,015	103,769
Total weighted average, including common equivalent shares	5,924,524	5,559,573	5,923,885	5,445,348
Effect of dilutive securities from restricted stock plan and from dilutive effect of stock options	0	108,663	0	73,725
Denominator for diluted loss per share (adjusted weighted average shares)	5,924,524	5,668,236	5,923,885	5,519,073
Basic income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	($0.07)	$0.75	($0.07)	$0.61
Diluted income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	($0.07)	$0.74	($0.07)	$0.60

Earnings_Per_Share_Details_Tex

Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'
Interest Payable	500,000
Common Stock, Closing Price Per Share	6.15
Subordinated Loan Agreement [Member]	'
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	79,021
Subordinated Loan Agreement [Member] | Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]	'
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'
Interest Payable	485,982

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Exchange Difference	($25,381)	($360,269)	$13,255	($387,411)
Less Accrued Interest Included	500,000	'	500,000	'
Brazil Loans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance Beginning	'	'	1,148,114	'
New Borrowings	'	'	1,533,241	'
Principal Payments	'	'	-1,863,492	'
Foreign Exchange Difference	'	'	231,710	'
Balance Ending	1,049,573	'	1,049,573	'
Less Accrued Interest Included	-98,358	'	-98,358	'
TOTAL	$951,215	'	$951,215	'
Collateral	'	'	'Receivables, Officer Guarantee, Customer Contract	'
Brazil Loans [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Monthly Interest Rate Range	'	'	2.50%	'
Brazil Loans [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Monthly Interest Rate Range	'	'	1.40%	'

LongTerm_Debt_Details_Textual

Long-Term Debt (Details Textual)

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China Subsidiary [Member]

China Subsidiary [Member]

China Subsidiary [Member]

Weifang Rural Credit Cooperative Bank [Member]

Weifang Rural Credit Cooperative Bank [Member]

Borrowings In UK [Member]

Borrowings In UK [Member]

Borrowings In UK [Member]

Borrowings In UK [Member]

Borrowings In UK [Member]

Borrowings In UK [Member]

Junior Lender [Member]

Senior Lender [Member]

Senior Loan Agreement [Member]

Subordinated Loan Agreement [Member]

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China Loan [Member]

T D Bank [Member]

Business Development Bank Of Canada [Member]

Business Development Bank Of Canada [Member]

Business Development Bank Of Canada [Member]

Business Development Bank Of Canada [Member]

Senior Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Credit Facility [Member]

USD ($)

CNY

USD ($)

CNY

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Warrant [Member]

Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]

Termination Date On Or Before 28 June 2014 [Member]

Termination Date On Or Before 28 June 2015 [Member]

Termination Date On Or Before 28 June 2016 [Member]

Junior Lender [Member]

Junior Lender [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CAD

Warehouse Loan [Member]

Warehouse Loan [Member]

USD ($)

Floor Interest Rate [Member]

Initial Interest Rate [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CAD

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Subordinated Debt, Total

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

$3,500,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

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Percentage Of Current Market Price Of Shares Issued As Payments In Kind

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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100.00%

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'

'

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100.00%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants To Purchase Common Stock

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

566,015

'

'

'

'

'

566,015

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beneficial Ownership Percentage

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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9.58%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Proceeds from Issuance of Subordinated Long-term Debt

0

3,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of Lines of Credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,320,000

1,362,000

'

'

'

Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base Calculation, Percentage Of Accounts Receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85.00%

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Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base Calculation, Percentage Of Eligible Inventory

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

60.00%

'

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Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base Calculation, Percentage Of Liquidation Value Of Inventory

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85.00%

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'

Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base Calculation, Inbound Inventory In Transit Inventory

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base Calculation, Receivables And Inventory Held By Canadian Subsidiary

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base Calculation, Amount Available At Closing

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,600,000

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Collateral

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'A perfected first security lien on all of the Borrowers United States and Canadian assets, other than its Mexican plant and the Canadian warehouse o Pledge of 65% of Lakeland US stock in all foreign subsidiaries other than 100% pledge of stock of its Canadian subsidiaries

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

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Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Prepayment penalties of 3%, if prepaid prior to the first anniversary of Closing Date; 2% if prior to the second anniversary and 1% if prior to the third anniversary of the Closing Date

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'

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'LIBOR rate plus 525 basis points

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'

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End

'

'

'

'

6.72%

5.60%

5.60%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.25%

6.25%

Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

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'

Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000

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'

Line Of Credit Facility, Financial Covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1.1 to 1.0

'

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Line Of Credit Facility Financial Covenant Minimum Amount Of Ebitda Quarter One

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,100,000

'

'

Line Of Credit Facility Financial Covenant Minimum Amount Of Ebitda Quarter Two

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,150,000

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Line Of Credit Facility Financial Covenant Minimum Amount Of Ebitda Quarter Three

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,100,000

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'

Line Of Credit Facility, Financial Covenant, Capital Expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

line Of Credit, Facility Other Covenants, Limitation On Advances

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

Line Of Credit, Facility Other Covenants, Limitation On Investments In Foreign Subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

Debt Instrument, Maturity Date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

28-Jun-18

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Interest at 12.0% per annum through and including December 27, 2016, increased to 16% per annum on December 28, 2016 and 20% per annum on December 28, 2017

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants Exercise Price

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.01

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Exercise Price Of Common Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum Number Of Shares To Be Issued From Combination Of Warrants, Interest Shares

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,068,506

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Warrants Issuable Without Triggering

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments Of Debt, Increment Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage Of Early Termination Fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.00%

3.00%

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Fee Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

225,000

'

'

Debt Instrument, Financial Covenant Setback Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Secured Debt, Total

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.44%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Issuance Discount, Amortization Period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective All-In Rate Of Return Description

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'The effective rate of return to the Junior Lender is computed by deducting the warrant valuation OID from the $3.5 million principal leaving a valuation for the debt at closing of $1.3 million. Including the 12% coupon and the amortization of the OID gives an effective per annum rate on just the debt of approximately 47%, assuming the warrant is broken out separately.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective All-In Rate Of Return Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term Debt, Refinanced, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'240 months

'240 months

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.45%

6.45%

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,620

8,169

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term Debt, Current Maturities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term Debt, Total

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount

1,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,200,000

2,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

1,700,000

'

1,300,000

8,000,000

'

1,300,000

8,000,000

2,100,000

1,250,000

1,600,000

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line Of Credit Facility Advance Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85.00%

80.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19-Dec-14

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'one year renewable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line Of Credit Facility Bench mark Interest Rate At Period End

'

'

'

'

'

120.00%

120.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Professional Fees

'

'

'

'

'

6,450

40,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Payable

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

485,982

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term Line of Credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,000

13,400,000

15,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800,000

'

'

'

'

'

15,000,000

'

'

Interest Expense, Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Early Repayment of Subordinated Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Early Repayment of Senior Debt

$500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Major_Supplier_Details_Textual

Major Supplier (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Major Supplier [Line Items]	'
Entity Wide Purchases Major Supplier Percentage	10.00%

Employee_Stock_Compensation_De

Employee Stock Compensation (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at January 31, 2014	24,000	'
Number of Shares, Granted during the Six-months ended July 31, 2014	0	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at July 31, 2014	24,000	24,000
Number of Shares, Exercisable at July 31, 2014	24,000	'
Number of Shares, Reserved for future issuance, Directors' Plan (expired on December 31, 2012)	0	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding at January 31, 2014	$7.47	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Granted during the Six-months ended July 31, 2014	$0	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding at July 31, 2014	$7.47	$7.47
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercisable at July 31, 2014	$7.47	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	'2 years 5 months 12 days	'2 years 11 months 12 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable at July 31, 2014	'2 years 5 months 12 days	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at January 31, 2014	$0	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at July 31, 2014	10,450	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at July 31, 2014	$10,450	'

Employee_Stock_Compensation_De1

Employee Stock Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Shares Under 2012 Equity Plan [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	272,290	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	3,641
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	2,172
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	273,759	[1]
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of Period, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$6	[1]
Granted during FY14 through July 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$6.39
Vested during FY14 through July 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$6.60
Forfeited during FY14 through July 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at End of the Period, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$6	[1]
Shares Under 2012 Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Grants - Employees [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	150,500	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	150,500	[1]
Shares Under 2012 Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Grants - Directors [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	49,500	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	49,500	[1]
Shares Under 2012 Equity Plan [Member] | Matching Award Program [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	3,000	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	3,000	[1]
Shares Under 2012 Equity Plan [Member] | Bonus in stock - employees [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	55,189	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	55,189	[1]
Shares Under 2012 Equity Plan [Member] | Retainer In Stock - Directors [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	14,101	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	3,641
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	2,172
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	15,570	[1]
Shares Under 2009 Equity Plan [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	4,116	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	2,116
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	2,000	[1]
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of Period, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$8.66	[1]
Granted during FY14 through July 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$0
Vested during FY14 through July 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$9.42
Forfeited during FY14 through July 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at End of the Period, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$7.85	[1]
Shares Under 2009 Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Grants - Employees [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	0	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0	[1]
Shares Under 2009 Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Grants - Directors [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	0	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0	[1]
Shares Under 2009 Equity Plan [Member] | Matching Award Program [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	3,000	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	1,000
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	2,000	[1]
Shares Under 2009 Equity Plan [Member] | Bonus in stock - employees [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	0	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0	[1]
Shares Under 2009 Equity Plan [Member] | Retainer In Stock - Directors [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at beginning of FY15, restricted stock	1,116	[1]
Granted during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	1,116
Forfeited during FY15 through July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at July 31, 2014, restricted stock	0	[1]
[1]	The Board has estimated the current performance level at zero and accordingly no expenses have been recorded.

Employee_Stock_Compensation_De2

Employee Stock Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jun. 20, 2012

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2014

Jun. 17, 2009

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2014

Equity Incentive 2012 Plan [Member]

Equity Incentive 2012 Plan [Member]

Equity Incentive 2012 Plan [Member]

Equity Incentive 2009 Plan [Member]

Equity Incentive 2009 Plan [Member]

Director Option Plan [Member]

Director Option Plan [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Non Employee Director Stock Option Plan [Member]

Employees Bonus In Stock Program [Member]

Director Fee In Stock Program [Member]

Equity Incentive 2012 Plan [Member]

Equity Incentive 2009 Plan [Member]

Equity Incentive 2009 Plan [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Purchase Price Of Common Stock, Percent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

133.00%

133.00%

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percent Age Of Cash Compensation Taken In Restricted Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30.00%

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

'

'

'

'

310,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

253,000

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

180,859

'

'

'

'

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Grants In Period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

273,759

2,000

'

'

'

'

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$6

$7.85

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number

'

'

216,259

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized, Stock Options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,322,683

$502

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized, Stock Options At Base Line Performance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

952,383

502

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation

49,708

158,788

29,503

147,998

'

20,204

10,790

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense

$17,895

$57,164

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment_Data_Details

Segment Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$24,610,278	$24,639,006	$48,117,506	$46,375,996
Sales Revenue, Percentage	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Domestic [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	11,970,000	12,320,000	24,160,000	24,190,000
Sales Revenue, Percentage	48.60%	50.00%	50.20%	52.10%
International [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$12,640,000	$12,320,000	$23,960,000	$22,190,000
Sales Revenue, Percentage	51.40%	50.00%	49.80%	47.90%

Segment_Data_Details_1

Segment Data (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014		Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014		Jul. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	$24,610,278		$24,639,006	$48,117,506		$46,375,996	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	1,467,285		1,296,738	2,049,735		1,060,107	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	330,000		340,000	700,208		777,214	'
Interest Expense	-682,895		-467,293	-1,322,852		-741,187	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	676,154		-3,610,695	699,556		-3,432,002	'
Total assets	87,950,459		'	87,950,459		'	83,749,525
Property and Equipment	11,972,739		'	11,972,739		'	12,069,107
Capital Expenditures	'		'	240,000		'	830,000
Goodwill	871,297		'	871,297		'	871,297
External Sales [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	24,610,000		24,640,000	48,120,000		46,380,000	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	10,390,000		10,110,000	20,800,000		18,390,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	130,000		150,000	80,000		80,000	'
Interest Expense	50,000		-170,000	0		-320,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	40,000		-110,000	20,000		-210,000	'
Unites States [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	12,600,000		12,900,000	25,700,000		25,200,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	1,560,000		1,710,000	2,470,000		3,130,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	40,000		50,000	80,000		110,000	'
Interest Expense	0		0	0		0	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	0		0	0		0	'
Total assets	31,800,000	[1]	'	31,800,000	[1]	'	28,880,000	[1]
Property and Equipment	2,350,000		'	2,350,000		'	2,420,000
Capital Expenditures	'		'	10,000		'	80,000
Goodwill	870,000		'	870,000		'	870,000
Unites States [Member] | External Sales [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	11,970,000		12,320,000	24,160,000		24,190,000	'
Unites States [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	630,000		580,000	1,540,000		1,010,000	'
Other foreign [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	6,940,000		6,320,000	13,410,000		12,180,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	380,000		310,000	770,000		500,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	30,000		50,000	60,000		90,000	'
Interest Expense	-10,000		60,000	40,000		80,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	180,000		80,000	260,000		150,000	'
Total assets	25,050,000	[1]	'	25,050,000	[1]	'	19,930,000	[1]
Property and Equipment	2,120,000		'	2,120,000		'	2,140,000
Capital Expenditures	'		'	30,000		'	80,000
Other foreign [Member] | External Sales [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	6,650,000		5,580,000	12,890,000		10,880,000	'
Other foreign [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	290,000		740,000	520,000		1,300,000	'
Mexico [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	850,000		830,000	1,770,000		1,460,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	-200,000		30,000	-210,000		-80,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	10,000		10,000	20,000		30,000	'
Interest Expense	-20,000		20,000	0		40,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	-40,000		10,000	-80,000		10,000	'
Total assets	3,790,000	[1]	'	3,790,000	[1]	'	3,730,000	[1]
Property and Equipment	2,060,000		'	2,060,000		'	2,090,000
Capital Expenditures	'		'	10,000		'	10,000
Mexico [Member] | External Sales [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	280,000		330,000	700,000		510,000	'
Mexico [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	570,000		500,000	1,070,000		950,000	'
China [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	12,620,000		12,430,000	23,320,000		21,360,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	1,300,000		1,210,000	2,260,000		1,600,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	60,000		50,000	120,000		130,000	'
Interest Expense	20,000		0	-10,000		0	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	250,000		330,000	500,000		480,000	'
Total assets	28,740,000	[1]	'	28,740,000	[1]	'	30,110,000	[1]
Property and Equipment	2,480,000		'	2,480,000		'	2,640,000
Capital Expenditures	'		'	30,000		'	440,000
China [Member] | External Sales [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	3,910,000		4,780,000	6,820,000		7,390,000	'
China [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	8,710,000		7,650,000	16,500,000		13,970,000	'
Brazil [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	1,800,000		1,700,000	3,550,000		3,480,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	-330,000		-880,000	-610,000		-1,810,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	70,000		80,000	150,000		190,000	'
Interest Expense	160,000		280,000	310,000		530,000	'
Total assets	9,240,000	[1]	'	9,240,000	[1]	'	6,920,000	[1]
Property and Equipment	1,910,000		'	1,910,000		'	1,860,000
Capital Expenditures	'		'	0		'	90,000
Brazil [Member] | External Sales [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	1,800,000		1,630,000	3,550,000		3,410,000	'
Brazil [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	0		70,000	0		70,000	'
Corporate [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	190,000		570,000	1,170,000		1,090,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	-1,370,000		-1,230,000	-2,710,000		-2,360,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	120,000		100,000	270,000		230,000	'
Interest Expense	480,000		280,000	970,000		410,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	250,000		-3,920,000	0		-3,860,000	'
Total assets	-9,480,000	[1]	'	-9,480,000	[1]	'	-4,630,000	[1]
Property and Equipment	1,000,000		'	1,000,000		'	910,000
Capital Expenditures	'		'	150,000		'	130,000
Corporate [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Net sales	190,000		570,000	1,170,000		1,090,000	'
India [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Total assets	-1,190,000	[1]	'	-1,190,000	[1]	'	-1,190,000	[1]
Property and Equipment	50,000		'	50,000		'	10,000
Capital Expenditures	'		'	$10,000		'	$0
[1]	Negative assets and negative amounts in interest expense reflect intersegment accounts eliminated in consolidation

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	CNY	USD ($)	USD ($)	Brazil [Member]	Brazil [Member]	Weifang Lakeland Safety Products Co., Ltd. [Member]	Weifang Meiyang Protective Products Co., Ltd [Member]
							USD ($)	BRL	USD ($)	USD ($)
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense, Total	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,000,000	2,265,728	'	'
Income Tax Examination, Tax Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	127,000	280,416	'	'
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	17,000,000	'	17,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	3,000,000	'	3,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Dividends, Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000
Estimated Dividends, Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33.00%
Dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,300,000	450,000
Income Taxes Paid	'	'	'	50,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes	676,154	-3,610,695	699,556	'	-3,432,002	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividends, Amount	'	'	325,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount	'	'	200,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	'	'	'	'	'	$4,500,000	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Instruments_and_For1

Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Exposure (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Before Tax	($25,381)	($360,269)	$13,255	($387,411)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Before Tax	'	'	16,929	'
Other Assets	$3,600,000	$0	$3,600,000	$0

VAT_Tax_Issue_in_Brazil_Detail

VAT Tax Issue in Brazil (Details)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	BRL	VAT Claims, One [Member]	VAT Claims, One [Member]	VAT Claims, Two [Member]	VAT Claims, Two [Member]	VAT Claims, Three [Member]	VAT Claims, Three [Member]	VAT Claims, Four [Member]	VAT Claims, Four [Member]
			USD ($)	BRL	USD ($)	BRL	USD ($)	BRL	USD ($)	BRL
Vat Tax Issue In Brazil [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
VAT Claims, Principal	'	7,491,261	'	305,897	'	573,457	'	6,209,836	'	402,071
VAT Claims, Interest And Penalty	'	9,013,464	'	491,271	'	1,098,475	'	6,653,585	'	770,133
VAT Claims, Total	$7,279,000	16,504,725	$352,000	797,168	$737,000	1,671,932	$5,673,000	12,863,421	$517,000	1,172,204
VAT Claims, Loss Possibility	'	'	'Remote	'Remote	'Remote	'Remote	'Probable	'Probable	'Remote	'Remote
VAT Claims, Strategy	'	'	'To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	'To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	'To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	'To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	'To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	'To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	'To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit	'To await Judicial Process and negotiate judicial deposit
VAT Claims, Collateral	'	'	'New Land	'New Land	'Plant	'Plant	'-	'-	'New Land	'New Land

VAT_Tax_Issue_in_Brazil_Detail1

VAT Tax Issue in Brazil (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	After State Amnesty Accepted [Member]	After State Amnesty Accepted [Member]	Claim December 2013 By State of Sao Paulo [Member]	Claim December 2013 By State of Sao Paulo [Member]	Claim December 2013 By State of Sao Paulo [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Minimum [Member]
			USD ($)	BRL	USD ($)	BRL	USD ($)
Vat Tax Issue In Brazil [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Value Added Tax Examination Claims Incurred In Period	'	'	'	'	'	'	$45,000	'	'
Value Added Tax Examination Penalties and Interest Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	200,000	'	'
Formal Judicial Process Period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'10 years	'5 years
Value Added Tax Claims, Accepted Amnesty for Smaller Claim, Frequency of Periodic Payment	'	'	'	'	'monthly	'monthly	'	'	'
Value Added Tax Claims, Accepted Amnesty for Smaller Claim, Number of Periodic Payment	'8 Installments	'	'	'	'120 Installments	'120 Installments	'	'	'
Value Added Tax Claims, Accepted Amnesty for Smaller Claim, Periodic Payment	'	'	19,000	42,000	4,500	'	'	'	'
Value Added Tax Claims, Percentage of Abatement for Penalty and Interest	'	'	80.00%	80.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Value Added Tax Claims, Penalty and Interest, Accrued	'	'	82,000	189,000	'	'	'	'	'
Value Added Tax Claims Including Penalty And Interest	'	'	153,000	'	75,000	172,000	'	'	'
Accrued Value Added Taxes Noncurrent	$3,328,478	$3,329,275	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Brazil_Management_and_Share_Pu1

Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement-Arbitration Award and Settlement Agreement (Details Textual) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
			Former Officers [Member]
Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement-Arbitration Award and Settlement Agreement [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	'	'	$4,500,000
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment	'	'	'quarterly
Debt Instrument, Number of Periodic Payments	'	'	'18 installments
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	'	'	250,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	'	'	31-Dec-18
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent	3,336,487	3,758,691	3,336,487
Interest Expense, Long-term Debt, Total	'	'	$163,513

Litigation_Details_Textual

Litigation (Details Textual) (Labor Proceeding in Brazil [Member])	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	BRL
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$1,086,000	'
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum	45,000	100,000
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	$380,000	'