Lakeland Industries (LAKE) 10-Q10 Dec 142015 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	Oct. 31, 2014	Dec. 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	'	7,047,059
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	31-Oct-14	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2015	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Net sales	$25,092,772	$22,787,344	$73,210,278	$69,163,340
Cost of goods sold	16,484,612	17,744,932	49,440,097	50,579,123
Gross profit	8,608,160	5,042,412	23,770,181	18,584,217
Operating expenses	7,910,609	6,072,620	21,022,895	18,554,319
Operating profit (loss)	697,551	-1,030,208	2,747,286	29,898
Foreign exchange gain (loss) Brazil	-65,137	115,764	-51,882	-271,647
Early extinguishment of subordinated debt	-2,295,432	0	-2,295,432	0
Other income (loss), net	143,997	57,259	-282,249	20,668
Interest expense	-699,471	-649,436	-2,022,324	-1,390,623
Loss before taxes	-2,218,492	-1,506,621	-1,904,601	-1,611,704
Income tax expense (benefit)	281,738	328,859	981,294	-3,103,143
Net income (loss)	($2,500,230)	($1,835,480)	($2,885,895)	$1,491,439
Net income (loss) per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.42)	($0.31)	($0.49)	$0.27
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.42)	($0.31)	($0.49)	$0.26
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	5,951,613	5,919,253	5,933,229	5,607,654
Diluted (in shares)	5,951,613	5,919,253	5,933,229	5,715,151

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	($2,500,230)	($1,835,480)	($2,885,895)	$1,491,439
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Cash flow hedge in China	107,549	-25,286	119,557	-59,078
Other comprehensive loss	-707,779	-12,918	-384,342	-1,078,926
Comprehensive income (loss)	-3,208,009	-1,848,398	-3,270,237	412,513
Lakeland Brazil, S.A. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss	-420,584	241,417	98,979	-560,243
Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss	13,286	-68,356	-5,353	-98,345
United Kingdom [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss	-280,685	28,665	-330,201	-153,978
China [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss	13,053	-178,526	-42,353	-133,066
Russia/Kazakhstan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss	($140,398)	($10,832)	($224,971)	($74,216)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$7,046,912	$4,555,097
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $482,400 and $588,800 at October 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	15,098,336	13,795,301
Inventories, net of reserves of approximately $2,992,000 and $3,572,000 at October 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	38,921,463	39,844,309
Deferred income taxes	4,807,895	4,707,278
Prepaid income tax	1,455,435	470,843
Other current assets	2,544,245	2,108,177
Total current assets	69,874,286	65,481,005
Property and equipment, net	11,768,421	12,069,107
Prepaid VAT and other taxes, noncurrent	2,458,921	2,379,395
Security deposits, mainly judicial deposits in Brazil	1,295,883	1,415,372
Intangibles, prepaid bank fees and other assets, net	493,566	1,533,349
Goodwill	871,297	871,297
Total assets	86,762,374	83,749,525
Current liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	9,484,343	8,181,026
Accrued compensation and benefits, mainly accrued payroll	2,411,537	1,189,324
Other accrued expenses	2,574,135	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	3,686,387	2,558,545
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	5,133,739	12,415,424
Total current liabilities	24,340,141	26,948,550
Accrued arbitration award in Brazil (net of current maturities)	3,103,784	3,758,691
Long-term portion of Canada and Brazil loans	924,001	1,110,634
Subordinated debt, net of original issue discount (â€œOIDâ€), including PIK interest	0	1,525,392
Other liabilities - accrued legal fees in Brazil	77,285	71,223
VAT taxes payable long term	3,361,774	3,329,275
Total liabilities	31,806,985	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 7,399,234 and 5,713,180; outstanding 7,042,793 and 5,356,739 at October 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	73,992	57,132
Treasury stock, at cost; 356,441 shares at October 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014	-3,352,291	-3,352,291
Additional paid-in capital	64,568,292	53,365,286
Accumulated deficit	-3,477,840	-591,945
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,856,764	-2,472,422
Total stockholders' equity	54,955,389	47,005,760
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$86,762,374	$83,749,525

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$482,400	$588,800
Inventories, net of reserves	$2,992,000	$3,572,000
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	7,399,234	5,713,180
Common stock, shares outstanding	7,042,793	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	-2,885,895	0	0	0	-2,885,895	0
Other comprehensive income	-384,342	0	0	0	0	-384,342
Stock-based compensation:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock issued at par	0	100	0	-100	0	0
Restricted stock issued at par (in shares)	'	10,039	0	'	'	'
Restricted stock plan	1,073,187	0	0	1,073,187	0	0
Warrant shares exercised at $0.01 per share	5,660	5,660	0	0	0	0
Warrant shares exercised at $0.01 per share (in shares)	'	566,015	0	'	'	'
Sale of common shares in a Private Institutional Placement of Equity (PIPE), net of fees	10,190,829	11,100	0	10,179,729	0	0
Sale of common shares in a Private Institutional Placement of Equity (PIPE), net of fees (in shares)	'	1,110,000	0	'	'	'
Return of shares in lieu of payroll tax withholding	-37,260	0	0	-37,260	0	0
Return of shares in lieu of payroll tax withholding (in shares)	'	0	0	'	'	'
Legal fees associated with Warrant	-12,550	0	0	-12,550	0	0
Balance at Oct. 31, 2014	$54,955,389	$73,992	($3,352,291)	$64,568,292	($3,477,840)	($2,856,764)
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2014	'	7,399,234	-356,441	'	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net (loss) income	($2,885,895)	$1,491,439
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'
Provision for inventory obsolescence	-579,653	617,890
Provision for doubtful accounts	-106,433	-97,327
Deferred income taxes asset	-100,617	-4,635,499
Deferred taxes long-term	32,499	1,534
Interest expense resulting from amortization of warrant OID and PIK interest on subordinated debt	926,724	149,024
Early extinguishment of subordinated debt	2,295,432	0
Depreciation and amortization	1,008,298	1,226,422
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	80,222	0
Stock based and restricted stock compensation	1,073,187	179,002
(Increase) decrease in operating assets	'	'
Accounts receivable	-1,470,122	-1,278,455
Inventories	1,113,398	-2,553,057
Prepaid VAT and other taxes, noncurrent	-984,592	936,421
Other assets-mainly prepaid fees from financing transaction	-448,788	-2,507,068
Cash received from sale of discontinued operations	0	428,827
Assets of discontinued operations	0	364,435
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	1,439,736	2,797,213
Arbitration award in Brazil	-750,000	-702,000
Accrued compensation and benefits	1,222,213	568,456
Other accrued expenses	1,225,681	0
Accrued interest resulting from Arbitration Award	95,093	0
Liabilities of discontinued operations	0	-25,041
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	3,186,383	-3,037,784
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from sales of Qingdao net of cost of shutdown	0	903,662
Purchases of property and equipment	-404,719	-682,227
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-404,719	221,435
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Net borrowings (repayments) credit agreement (revolver)	-7,281,685	11,790,905
TD Bank and BDC repayments at closing of new financing	0	-15,108,882
Canada loan repayments	-19,256	-1,398,566
Canada borrowings	0	1,121,317
Subordinated debt financing including warrant valuation	0	3,500,000
Subordinated debt principal payments	-500,000	0
Proceeds received through PIPE, net of fees	10,178,229	0
Repayment of subordinated debt, PIK interest and fees	-3,594,371	0
Legal fees associated with the warrant OID	-12,550	-9,000
Borrowings in Brazil	0	159,462
Repayments in Brazil	-5,664	-606,432
(Repayments) borrowing in UK, net (revolver)	-272,245	915,750
Borrowings in China, new loans	2,112,962	804,922
Repayments in China	-811,669	0
Other liabilities	6,060	-8,454
Shares returned in lieu of taxes under restricted stock program	-37,260	-31,683
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-237,449	1,129,339
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-52,400	-30,735
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,491,815	-1,717,745
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	4,555,097	6,736,962
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	7,046,912	5,019,217
Cash paid for interest	1,764,000	1,065,000
Cash paid for taxes	$1,098,000	$841,000

Business

Business	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 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 nine-month periods ended October 31, 2014 and 2013.

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 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 nine-month periods ended October 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, Q3 FY15 refers to the third 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	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 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	9 Months Ended
Inventories	Oct. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
		4	Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following:

			October 31, 2014		January 31, 2014

	Raw materials		$	15,661,684	$	16,348,861
	Work-in-process			1,878,206		1,292,740
	Finished goods			21,381,573		22,202,708
			$	38,921,463	$	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	9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share	Oct. 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 October 31, 2014 and 2013.

			Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
			October 31,				October 31,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)		$	-2,500,230	$	-1,835,480	$	-2,885,895	$	1,491,439
	Denominator
	Denominator for basic income (loss) per share
	Weighted-average shares outstanding before common share equivalents			5,592,559		5,353,238		5,436,959		5,345,610
	Weighted average common equivalent shares resulting from the warrant issued June 28, 2013 to the subordinated debt lender LKL Investments LLC			359,054		566,015		496,270		262,044
	Total weighted average, including common equivalent shares			5,951,613		5,919,253		5,933,229		5,607,654
	Effect of dilutive securities from restricted stock plan and from dilutive effect of stock options			——		——		——		107,497
	Denominator for diluted loss per share (adjusted weighted average shares)			5,951,613		5,919,253		5,933,229		5,715,151
	Basic income (loss) per share		$	-0.42	$	-0.31	$	-0.49	$	0.27
	Diluted income (loss) per share		$	-0.42	$	-0.31	$	-0.49	$	0.26

LongTerm_Debt_and_Subsequent_E

Long-Term Debt and Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt and Subsequent Event	Oct. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	'
	6	Long-Term Debt and Subsequent Event
	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 Canadian assets of the Company, except for the Canadian warehouse and the Mexican facility (“Senior Debt”).

	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 provided 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 have been paid in cash, by PIK in additional notes or payable in shares of common stock (“Common Stock”), of the Company. 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) and fully exercised at October 31, 2014, representing beneficial ownership of approximately 9.58% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company, as of the closing of the transactions completed 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 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 was treated as Original Issue Discount (OID) and was 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 gave an effective per annum rate on just the debt of approximately 47%, assuming the warrant was broken out separately. However, management viewed 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.

	In July 2014, the Company prepaid $500,000 on the subordinated loan. The subordinated lenders waived any prepayment penalty. The remainder of the subordinated loan was repaid in full on October 29, 2014 from the proceeds of the equity financing that closed on that date, again without prepayment penalty. As a result, the remaining OID of approximately $1.6 million and unamortized fees of approximately $0.6 million were completely written off and will no longer be charged to expense in future quarters. See Note 7.


	The following is a summary of the material terms of the $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 October 31, 2014, there was $9.9 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 October 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 condensed consolidated 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 October 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 October 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 cash investment in foreign subsidiaries of a maximum of $1.0 million per annum

	The amount outstanding as of October 31, 2014 under the Senior Lender Facility was $5.1 million.

	Borrowings in UK and Subsequent Event
	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., (“HSBC”) 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 USD $2.0 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 October 31, 2014 was the equivalent of USD $0.5 million and is included in short-term borrowings on the balance sheet. The per annum interest rate repayment rate was 3.44% and the term was for a minimum period of one year renewable on December 19, 2014.

	On December 3, 2014, the Company and its UK subsidiary further amended the terms of its existing financing facility with HSBC to provide for (i) a one-year extension of the maturity date of the existing financing facility to December 3, 2015, (ii) an increase in the facility limit from £1,250,000 (approximately USD $2.0 million) to £1,500,000 (approximately USD $2,350,000), and (iii) a decrease in the annual interest rate margin from 3.46% to 3.0%. In addition, pursuant to a letter agreement, dated December 5, 2014, the Company agreed that £400,000 (approximately USD $623,000) of the note payable by the UK subsidiary to the Company shall be subordinated in priority of payment to the subsidiary’s obligations to HSBC under the financing facility.

	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 US $7,620 (C$8,529) including principal and interest. It is collateralized by a mortgage on the Company's warehouse in Brantford, Ontario. The amount outstanding at October 31, 2014 is US $0.96 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 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 US $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 $6,501). The balance under this loan outstanding at October 31, 2014 was RMB 8,000,000 (approximately US $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 due dates ranging from June 18, 2014 to January 11, 2016.

On October 11, 2014, the Company’s China subsidiary, Weifang Lakeland Safety Products Co., Ltd (“WF”), and Bank of China Anqiu Branch completed an agreement to obtain a line of credit for financing in the amount RMB 5,000,000 (approximately US $0.8 million), with interest at 123% of the benchmark rate supplied by Bank of China Anqiu Branch (which is currently 6.0%). The effective per annum interest rate is currently 7.38%. The loan is collateralized by inventory owned by WF. The balance under this loan outstanding at October 31, 2014 was RMB 5,000,000 (approximately US $0.8 million) and is included in short-term borrowings on the consolidated balance sheet. The line of credit is due within a one year period.

Brazil Loans
Brazil has long-term borrowing of R$ 39,506 (US $16,163) that are included in long-term portion of Canada and Brazil loans on the balance sheet, short-term borrowing of R$ 2.7 million (US $1.1 million) that are included in short-term borrowings on the balance sheet, and accrued interest of R$ 195,000 (US $79,781). Brazil loans are collateralized by receivables, officer guarantee, and customer contracts. Monthly interest rates range from 1.40% to 2.50%.

Equity_Financing

Equity Financing	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Equity Financing [Text Block]	'
		7	Equity Financing
	On October 29, 2014, the Company completed a private placement, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of October 24, 2014, for the issuance and sale of 1,110,000 shares of its common stock, at a purchase price of $10.00 per share, to a number of institutional and other accredited investors, for gross proceeds of $11,100,000. Proceeds from the private placement, following the payment of offering-related expenses, were used by the Company to fully repay its 12% subordinated term loan (the “Subordinated Debt”) with the Junior Lender in the approximate amount of $3.6 million. The early extinguishment of the Subordinated Debt, however, has resulted in a one-time pretax NON-CASH charge of approximately $1.6 million for the remaining unamortized OID on the Subordinated Debt and a pretax NON-CASH charge of approximately $0.6 million for the remaining unamortized fees paid at the closing of the June 2013 Subordinated Debt financing. The balance of the proceeds will continue to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including supporting the increased demand for the Company’s safety products due to the EBOLA crisis. Pending such usage, the Company has and intends to continue to temporarily pay down a portion of its Senior Debt with AloStar Bank of Commerce.

	In connection with the private placement, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the investors on October 24, 2014 pursuant to which it is required to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register the resale of the shares of common stock sold to the investors within 30 calendar days of the date of such agreement. Such registration statement was filed on November 21, 2014.

	At the closing of the private placement, the Company paid Craig-Hallum Capital Partners LLC, the exclusive placement agent for the private placement, a cash fee of $777,000 (equal to 7% of the gross proceeds of the offering), and issued a five-year warrant that is immediately exercisable to purchase up to 55,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $11.00 per share. At the closing there was approximately $132,000 in professional fees incurred. Based on the October 31, 2014 market value of $14.10 the intrinsic value was $3.10 per share.

Major_Supplier

Major Supplier	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Major Supplier Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Major Supplier [Text Block]	'
		8	Major Supplier
	No supplier accounted for more than 10% of cost of sales during the nine-month period ended October 31, 2014.

Employee_Stock_Compensation

Employee Stock Compensation	9 Months Ended
Employee Stock Compensation	Oct. 31, 2014
Share-Based Arrangements With Employees and Nonemployees [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	9	Employee Stock Compensation
	The Company has three 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:


		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.
	Nonemployee Directors Option Plan
	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.
	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 nine-months ended October 31, 2014.

					Weighted			Weighted
					Average			Average
					Exercise			Remaining		Aggregate
			Number of		Price per			Contractual		Intrinsic
	Stock Options		Shares		Share			Term		Value
	Outstanding at January 31, 2014		24,000		$	7.47		2.95 years			——
	Granted during the nine-months ended October 31, 2014		——			——		——			——
	Forfeited during the nine-months ended October 31, 2014		2,000		$	13.1		——			——
	Outstanding at October 31, 2014		22,000		$	6.96		2.43 years		$	53,960
	Exercisable at October 31, 2014		22,000		$	6.96		2.43 years		$	53,960
	Reserved for future issuance:		——
	Directors’ Plan (expired on December 31, 2012)

	There were no exercises during the nine-months ended October 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 182,859 fully vested shares and there are zero shares remaining unvested as of October 31, 2014. 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 8,622 fully vested shares as of October 31, 2014. The Company has granted 265,394 restricted stock awards as of October 31, 2014, at maximum performance level. All of these restricted stock awards are nonvested at October 31, 2014 (209,394 shares at “baseline”), and have a weighted average grant date fair value of $6.02. 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 October 31, 2014, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards totaled $0 pursuant to the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan and $295,682 pursuant to the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, before income taxes, based on the maximum performance award level, net of what has been charged to expense, which was set to maximum on a cumulative basis through October 31, 2014. The cost of these nonvested awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of three years. The Board has estimated the ultimate performance level at the expiration of the plan to be at maximum, and accordingly, the Company has taken a non-cash charge of $1.0 million reflecting the cumulative amortization of the value of the awarded shares based on grant date market value. This amount reflects the amortization of the total original value at grant date of the restricted shares in question for the period June 20, 2012 through October 31, 2014. Such amount will result in an after-tax charge on earnings per shares ($0.11) for both the three months and nine months ending October 31, 2014. 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 $1,073,187 and $179,002 for the nine-months ended October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, of which $20,707 and $13,881 result from the 2009 Equity Plan and $1,052,480 and $165,121 result from the 2012 Equity Plan for the periods ended October 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 $386,347 and $64,441 for the years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

			Outstanding												Outstanding
			unvested			Granted						Forfeited			unvested
			grants at			during FY15			Vested during			during FY15			grants at
			maximum at			through			FY15 through			through			maximum
	Shares under		beginning of			October 31,			October 31,			October 31,			at October
	2009 Equity Plan		FY15			2014			2014			2014			31, 2014
	Restricted stock grants -employees			——			——			——			——			——
	Restricted stock grants - directors			——			——			——			——			——
	Matching award program			3,000			——			3,000			——			——
	Bonus in stock - employees			——			——			——			——			——
	Retainer in stock - directors			1,116			——			1,116			——			——
	Total restricted stock plan			4,116			——			4,116			——			——

	Weighted average grant date fair value		$	8.66			——		$	8.66			——			——

	Shares under		Outstanding unvested grants at			Granted during FY15 through October			Vested during FY15 through October			Forfeited during FY15 through			Outstanding unvested grants at
	2012 Equity Plan		maximum at beginning of FY15			31, 2014			31, 2014			31-Oct-14			maximum at October 31, 2014
	Restricted stock grants – employees			150,500			-----			-----			3,000			147,500
Restricted stock grants – directors			49,500			-----			-----			-----			49,500
Matching award program			3,000			-----			-----			-----			3,000
Bonus in stock - employees			55,189			-----			4,331			-----			50,858
Retainer in stock - directors			14,101			4,726			4,291			-----			14,536
Total restricted stock plan			272,290			4,726			8,622			3,000			265,394

Weighted average grant date fair value		$	6		$	8.16		$	6.25		$	6.44		$	6.02

Segment_Data

Segment Data	9 Months Ended
Segment Data	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	10. Segment Data

	Domestic and international sales are as follows in millions of dollars:

			Three Months Ended October 31,												Nine Months Ended October 31,
			2014						2013						2014				2013
			Unaudited												Unaudited
	Domestic		$	13			51.8	%	$	11.47			50.3	%	$	37.16	50.8	%	$	35.65	51.6	%
	International			12.09			48.2	%		11.32			49.7	%		36.05	49.2	%		33.51	48.4	%
	Total		$	25.09			100	%	$	22.79			100	%	$	73.21	100	%	$	69.16	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						Nine Months Ended
			October 31,						October 31,
			(in millions of dollars)						(in millions of dollars)
			Unaudited						Unaudited
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales:
	USA		$	14.76		$	12.4		$	40.47		$	37.6
	Other foreign			4.55			2.44			11.43			8.67
	Europe (UK)			3.27			2.92			9.79			8.85
	Mexico			0.85			0.9			2.62			2.35
	China			9.96			11.17			33.28			32.53
	Brazil			1.55			1.91			5.1			5.4
	Corporate			0.35			0.37			1.52			1.46
	Less intersegment sales			-10.2			-9.32			-31			-27.7
	Consolidated sales		$	25.09		$	22.79		$	73.21		$	69.16
	External Sales:
	USA		$	13		$	11.47		$	37.16		$	35.65
	Other foreign			3.79			2.22			10.17			7.17
	Europe (UK)			3.27			2.92			9.79			8.85
	Mexico			0.38			0.38			1.08			0.88
	China			3.1			3.9			9.91			11.29
	Brazil			1.55			1.9			5.1			5.32
	Consolidated external sales		$	25.09		$	22.79		$	73.21		$	69.16
	Intersegment Sales:
	USA		$	1.76		$	0.93		$	3.31		$	1.95
	Other foreign			0.76			0.22			1.26			1.5
	Mexico			0.47			0.52			1.54			1.47
	China			6.86			7.27			23.37			21.24
	Brazil			——			0.01			——			0.08
	Corporate			0.35			0.37			1.52			1.46
	Consolidated intersegment sales		$	10.2		$	9.32		$	31		$	27.7


			Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
			October 31,						October 31,
			(in millions of dollars)						(in millions of dollars)
			Unaudited						Unaudited
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Operating Profit (Loss):
	USA		$	2.65		$	1.07		$	5.11		$	4.2
	Other foreign			0.16			-0.03			0.4			——
	Europe (UK)			0.27			0.09			0.8			0.56
	Mexico			-0.05			0.05			-0.26			-0.03
	China			0.54			1.05			2.8			2.65
	Brazil			-0.59			-1.93			-1.19			-3.74
	Corporate			-2.35			-1.25			-5.06			-3.61
	Less intersegment profit			0.07			-0.08			0.15			——
	Consolidated operating profit (loss)		$	0.7		$	-1.03		$	2.75		$	0.03
	Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
	USA		$	0.04		$	0.05		$	0.13		$	0.16
Other foreign			0.02			0.04			0.06			0.12
Europe (UK)			0.01			——			0.02			0.02
Mexico			0.01			0.01			0.04			0.04
China			0.05			0.08			0.16			0.2
Brazil			0.04			0.09			0.18			0.28
Corporate			0.15			0.19			0.44			0.42
Less intersegment			-0.01			-0.01			-0.02			-0.01
Consolidated depreciation & amortization expense		$	0.31		$	0.45		$	1.01		$	1.23
Interest Expense:
USA (shown in Corporate)		$	——		$	——		$	——		$	——
Other foreign			0.03			0.02			0.05			0.08
Europe (UK)			0.01			0.02			0.03			0.04
Mexico			——			0.03			——			0.07
China			0.03			——			0.03			——
Brazil			0.19			0.34			0.5			0.87
Corporate			0.44			0.33			1.41			0.74
Less intersegment			——			-0.09			——			-0.41
Consolidated interest expense		$	0.7		$	0.65		$	2.02		$	1.39
Income Tax Expense (Benefits):
USA (shown in Corporate)		$	——		$	——		$	——		$	——
Other foreign			0.17			0.15			0.33			0.29
Europe (UK)			0.06			0.02			0.16			0.04
Mexico			0.01			——			-0.06			0.01
China			0.19			0.25			0.68			0.73
Corporate			-0.16			-0.04			-0.16			-3.91
Less intersegment			0.01			-0.05			0.03			-0.26
Consolidated income tax expense (benefit)		$	0.28		$	0.33		$	0.98		$	-3.1

		October 31,
		2014			January 31, 2014
		(in millions of			(in millions of
		dollars)			dollars)
		Unaudited			Unaudited
Total Assets:*
USA		$	34.5		$	28.88
Other foreign			19.02			15.09
Europe (UK)			6.1			4.83
Mexico			3.9			3.73
China			30.46			30.12
India			-1.29			-1.19
Brazil			10.63			6.92
Corporate			-16.56			-4.63
Consolidated assets		$	86.76		$	83.75
Property and Equipment:
USA		$	2.34		$	2.42
Other foreign			1.96			2.06
Europe (UK)			0.08			0.06
Mexico			2.06			2.09
China			2.53			2.64
India			0.06			0.03
Brazil			1.74			1.86
Corporate			1			0.91
Consolidated property and equipment		$	11.77		$	12.07
Capital Expenditures:
USA		$	0.04		$	0.08
Other foreign			0.01			0.07
Europe (UK)			0.03			0.01
Mexico			0.03			0.01
China			0.08			0.44
India			0.02			——
Brazil			0.01			0.09
Corporate			0.18			0.13
Consolidated capital expenditures		$	0.4		$	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	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	11. 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 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 four major foreign tax jurisdictions are China, Brazil, UK and Canada. 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 October 31, 2014. On August 20, 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 income tax and transfer pricing and the tax inspector took all accounting documents of 2011, 2012, and 2013, back to the tax bureau. Management believes there will not be a material exposure from these audits. Our operations in the UK have just become profitable on a cumulative basis and as such are now subject to UK taxation. This is the initial year of taxability. Management is not aware of any exposure in the UK.

	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 October 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 which had been 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 October 31, 2014, the Company had not made a provision for US or additional foreign withholding taxes on approximately $16.6 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 $2.9 million at October 31, 2014.

	In China, a dividend of $1.3 million was declared and paid in July 2014 from Weifang Lakeland Safety Products Co., Ltd. (“Weifang”) and in August 2014 a dividend of $450,000 was declared from Weifang Meiyang Protective Products Co., Ltd. (“Meiyang”) and paid in October 2014. The Company’s 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 are expected to 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 October 31, 2014 and January 31, 2014.

	Income Tax Expense
	Income tax expenses consist of federal, state and foreign income taxes. Income tax expenses were $1.0 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2014, as compared to an income tax benefit of $3.1 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2013. Income taxes included a non-cash charge of $77,000 for the dividend paid by Meiyang to the US in October 2014, a non-cash charge of $350,000 for the tax effect of the change in the performance level of the 2012 Restricted Stock plan from zero to maximum and $170,000 of non-cash charges in fiscal 2015 for additional US taxes on UK and Canada income. Income taxes also reflect the write-off of $1.6 million relating to the remaining unamortized original issue discount on the subordinated debt repayment which is not deductible for tax purposes.

Derivative_Instruments_and_For

Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Exposure	9 Months Ended
Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Exposure	Oct. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	12. 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 nine-months ended October 31, 2014, the Company had a gain on foreign exchange in China of $9,260 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 October 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 $2.3 million and $0.0 million at October 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 October 31, 2014 and 2013.

VAT_Tax_Issue_in_Brazil

VAT Tax Issue in Brazil

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

Vat Tax Issues Disclosure [Abstract]

VAT Tax Issue [Text Block]

13. 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 October 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:

Interest &

Approximate

Principl

Penalty

Total

for Totals

US $

Loss Possibility

Strategy

Collateral

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 $3,361,774 as of October 31, 2014.

Brazil_Management_and_Share_Pu

Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement-Arbitration Award and Settlement Agreement	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement [Abstract]	'
Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement [Text Block]	'
	14. 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 October 31, 2014 of $4.25 million in US dollars consisting of 17 consecutive quarterly installments remaining 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 $3,103,784 long-term portion ($174,351 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.

Lakeland_Brazil_Consulting_Agr

Lakeland Brazil Consulting Agreement	9 Months Ended
Lakeland Brazil Consulting Agreement	Oct. 31, 2014
Lakeland Brazil Consulting Agreement [Abstract]	'
Lakeland Brazil Consulting Agreement [Text Block]	'
	15. Lakeland Brazil Consulting Agreement

	Lakeland Brasil S.A. (“Lakeland Brazil”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Multiplica Soluções Empresariais Ltda. (“Consultant”), a private equity turnaround specialist in Brazil, have entered into a Business Consultancy Agreement (the “Consultancy Agreement”), effective as of August 27, 2014 (the “Effective Date”). Under the Consultancy Agreement, among other things, Consultant shall provide Lakeland Brazil with assistance in securing financing, which financing may include loan guarantees by Consultant to various financial institutions on behalf of Lakeland Brazil, structuring and cash flow management services, assistance in negotiation of VAT tax issues, and placing a full-time financial analyst at the office of Lakeland Brazil. The Consulting Agreement also provides for the formation of a Managing Committee, consisting of one representative of Lakeland Brazil and one representative of Consultant. The Managing Committee discusses and makes determinations of strategies relating to payment of invoices, financing of accounts receivable, factoring, and negotiations with suppliers and banks. The term of the Consultancy Agreement is twelve (12) months commencing as of the Effective Date and may be extended for an additional twelve (12) months upon agreement of the parties, subject to earlier termination as provided therein. The Effective Date was triggered by Lakeland Brazil’s securing several financial lending facilities with Brazilian lenders that is collateralized by the assets of Consultant. The proceeds of the lending facility are being used by Lakeland Brazil to alleviate cash flow constraints.

	Pursuant to the Consultancy Agreement, Consultant shall be paid the greater of (i) R$25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand reals) (approximately US $11,000) per month or (ii) 10% (ten percent) of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of Lakeland Brazil, calculated as of the last day of each calendar quarter in accordance with the Consultancy Agreement. In addition, if during the term of the Consultancy Agreement there is a sale of all of the outstanding capital stock of Lakeland Brazil, Consultant shall be entitled to a commission of 10% of the Net Proceeds (as such term is defined in the Consultancy Agreement) of such sale transaction. The financial analyst shall be paid a fee of R$12,000 (Twelve Thousand reals) (approximately US $5,000) per month.

	The financial obligations and other agreements and covenants of Lakeland Brazil or the Company relating to the Company’s current financing arrangement with Alostar Bank are not in any way be implicated or otherwise affected by the provisions of the Consultancy Agreement.

Goodwill

Goodwill	9 Months Ended
Goodwill	Oct. 31, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Goodwill Intangible and Other Assets Net and Goodwill Impairment [Text Block]	'
	16. Goodwill

	There was no change in the carrying amount of goodwill during Q3 fiscal year 2015.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Oct. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	'
	17. 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	9 Months Ended
Litigation	Oct. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	'
	18. 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 13, 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, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 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, 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 fiscal 2015 of US $380,000, which is our estimate of what the outcome will ultimately be on this case.

Brazil_Restructuring_and_Subse

Brazil Restructuring and Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
Brazil Restructuring and Subsequent Event	Oct. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	19. Brazil Restructuring and Subsequent Event

	Management currently intends to restructure its operations in Brazil because of its failure to progress as planned to profitability.

	We intend to close the facility in Salvador, Brazil, sell the real estate and then sell off the remaining old corporation and/or its assets together or separately.

	When complete, these changes should result in a substantial pretax restructuring charge and is expected to allow a tax deduction in the USA. Such charges are not expected to generate a net loss after taxes and may result in a net gain after taxes in view of the anticipated tax benefit.

	We expect this should be consummated anywhere from Q4 FY15 through Q2 FY16, however these negotiations will be complex and may require more time than anticipated in order to maximize shareholder value.

	In connection with the restructuring plan, we plan to create two new corporations potentially relocating them to two different states in Brazil that have more advantageous tax policy, more competitive freight rates, and are located closer to our customer base. In so doing we believe we will be able to further reduce operational overhead and improve customer service. We expect one company to import and sell disposable and chemical garments; the other to import and manufacture fire and FR garments.

	The proposed restructuring is subject to a number of factors, including without limitation, future operating results in Brazil and the degree of success of selling assets.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Inventories (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
	Inventories consist of the following:

		October 31, 2014		January 31, 2014

	Raw materials	$	15,661,684	$	16,348,861
	Work-in-process		1,878,206		1,292,740
	Finished goods		21,381,573		22,202,708
		$	38,921,463	$	39,844,309

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Tables)	Oct. 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 October 31, 2014 and 2013.

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		October 31,				October 31,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)	$	-1,850,230	$	-1,835,480	$	-2,235,895	$	1,491,439
	Denominator
	Denominator for basic income (loss) per share
	Weighted-average shares outstanding before common share equivalents		5,592,559		5,353,238		5,436,959		5,345,610
	Weighted average common equivalent shares resulting from the warrant issued June 28, 2013 to the subordinated debt lender LKL Investments LLC		359,054		566,015		496,270		262,044
	Total weighted average, including common equivalent shares		5,951,613		5,919,253		5,933,229		5,607,654
	Effect of dilutive securities from restricted stock plan and from dilutive effect of stock options		—		—		—		107,497
	Denominator for diluted loss per share (adjusted weighted average shares)		5,951,613		5,919,253		5,933,229		5,715,151
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	-0.31	$	-0.31	$	-0.38	$	0.27
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	-0.31	$	-0.31	$	-0.38	$	0.26

Employee_Stock_Compensation_Ta

Employee Stock Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Employee Stock Compensation (Tables)	Oct. 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 nine-months ended October 31, 2014.

				Weighted			Weighted
				Average			Average
				Exercise			Remaining		Aggregate
		Number of		Price per			Contractual		Intrinsic
	Stock Options	Shares		Share			Term		Value
	Outstanding at January 31, 2014	24,000		$	7.47		2.95 years			——
	Granted during the nine-months ended October 31, 2014	——			——		——			——
	Forfeited during the nine-months ended October 31, 2014	2,000		$	13.1		——			——
	Outstanding at October 31, 2014	22,000		$	6.96		2.43 years		$	53,960
	Exercisable at October 31, 2014	22,000		$	6.96		2.43 years		$	53,960
	Reserved for future issuance:	——
	Directors’ Plan (expired on December 31, 2012)

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	'
		Outstanding											Outstanding
		unvested			Granted						Forfeited		unvested
		grants at			during FY15			Vested during			during FY15		grants at
		maximum at			through			FY15 through			through		maximum
	Shares under	beginning of			October 31,			October 31,			October 31,		at October
	2009 Equity Plan	FY15			2014			2014			2014		31, 2014
	Restricted stock grants -employees		——			——			——			——		——
	Restricted stock grants - directors		——			——			——			——		——
	Matching award program		3,000			——			3,000			——		——
	Bonus in stock - employees		——			——			——			——		——
	Retainer in stock - directors		1,116			——			1,116			——		——
	Total restricted stock plan		4,116			——			4,116			——		——

	Weighted average grant date fair value	$	8.66			——		$	8.66			——		——

	Shares under	Outstanding unvested grants at			Granted during FY15 through October			Vested during FY15 through October			Forfeited during FY15 through		Outstanding unvested grants at
	2012 Equity Plan	maximum at beginning of FY15			31, 2014			31, 2014			31-Oct-14		maximum at October 31, 2014
	Restricted stock grants – employees		150,500			-----			-----			3,000		147,500
	Restricted stock grants – directors		49,500			-----			-----			-----		49,500
	Matching award program		3,000			-----			-----			-----		3,000
	Bonus in stock - employees		55,189			-----			4,331			-----		50,858
	Retainer in stock - directors		14,101			4,726			4,291			-----		14,536
	Total restricted stock plan		272,290			4,726			8,622			3,000		265,394

	Weighted average grant date fair value	$	6		$	8.16		$	6.25		$	6.44	$	6.02

Segment_Data_Tables

Segment Data (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Segment Data (Tables)	Oct. 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 October 31,												Nine Months Ended October 31,
			2014						2013						2014				2013
			Unaudited												Unaudited
	Domestic		$	13			51.8	%	$	11.47			50.3	%	$	37.16	50.8	%	$	35.65	51.6	%
	International			12.09			48.2	%		11.32			49.7	%		36.05	49.2	%		33.51	48.4	%
	Total		$	25.09			100	%	$	22.79			100	%	$	73.21	100	%	$	69.16	100	%

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	'
			Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
			October 31,						October 31,
			(in millions of dollars)						(in millions of dollars)
			Unaudited						Unaudited
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales:
	USA		$	14.76		$	12.4		$	40.47		$	37.6
	Other foreign			4.55			2.44			11.43			8.67
	Europe (UK)			3.27			2.92			9.79			8.85
	Mexico			0.85			0.9			2.62			2.35
	China			9.96			11.17			33.28			32.53
	Brazil			1.55			1.91			5.1			5.4
	Corporate			0.35			0.37			1.52			1.46
	Less intersegment sales			-10.2			-9.32			-31			-27.7
	Consolidated sales		$	25.09		$	22.79		$	73.21		$	69.16
	External Sales:
	USA		$	13		$	11.47		$	37.16		$	35.65
	Other foreign			3.79			2.22			10.17			7.17
	Europe (UK)			3.27			2.92			9.79			8.85
	Mexico			0.38			0.38			1.08			0.88
	China			3.1			3.9			9.91			11.29
	Brazil			1.55			1.9			5.1			5.32
	Consolidated external sales		$	25.09		$	22.79		$	73.21		$	69.16
	Intersegment Sales:
	USA		$	1.76		$	0.93		$	3.31		$	1.95
	Other foreign			0.76			0.22			1.26			1.5
	Mexico			0.47			0.52			1.54			1.47
	China			6.86			7.27			23.37			21.24
	Brazil			——			0.01			——			0.08
	Corporate			0.35			0.37			1.52			1.46
	Consolidated intersegment sales		$	10.2		$	9.32		$	31		$	27.7


			Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
			October 31,						October 31,
			(in millions of dollars)						(in millions of dollars)
			Unaudited						Unaudited
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Operating Profit (Loss):
	USA		$	2.65		$	1.07		$	5.11		$	4.2
	Other foreign			0.16			-0.03			0.4			——
	Europe (UK)			0.27			0.09			0.8			0.56
	Mexico			-0.05			0.05			-0.26			-0.03
	China			0.54			1.05			2.8			2.65
	Brazil			-0.59			-1.93			-1.19			-3.74
	Corporate			-2.35			-1.25			-5.06			-3.61
	Less intersegment profit			0.07			-0.08			0.15			——
	Consolidated operating profit (loss)		$	0.7		$	-1.03		$	2.75		$	0.03
	Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
	USA		$	0.04		$	0.05		$	0.13		$	0.16
	Other foreign			0.02			0.04			0.06			0.12
	Europe (UK)			0.01			——			0.02			0.02
	Mexico			0.01			0.01			0.04			0.04
	China			0.05			0.08			0.16			0.2
	Brazil			0.04			0.09			0.18			0.28
	Corporate			0.15			0.19			0.44			0.42
	Less intersegment			-0.01			-0.01			-0.02			-0.01
	Consolidated depreciation & amortization expense		$	0.31		$	0.45		$	1.01		$	1.23
	Interest Expense:
	USA (shown in Corporate)		$	——		$	——		$	——		$	——
	Other foreign			0.03			0.02			0.05			0.08
	Europe (UK)			0.01			0.02			0.03			0.04
	Mexico			——			0.03			——			0.07
China			0.03			——			0.03			——
Brazil			0.19			0.34			0.5			0.87
Corporate			0.44			0.33			1.41			0.74
Less intersegment			——			-0.09			——			-0.41
Consolidated interest expense		$	0.7		$	0.65		$	2.02		$	1.39
Income Tax Expense (Benefits):
USA (shown in Corporate)		$	——		$	——		$	——		$	——
Other foreign			0.17			0.15			0.33			0.29
Europe (UK)			0.06			0.02			0.16			0.04
Mexico			0.01			——			-0.06			0.01
China			0.19			0.25			0.68			0.73
Corporate			-0.16			-0.04			-0.16			-3.91
Less intersegment			0.01			-0.05			0.03			-0.26
Consolidated income tax expense (benefit)		$	0.28		$	0.33		$	0.98		$	-3.1

		October 31,
		2014			January 31, 2014
		(in millions of			(in millions of
		dollars)			dollars)
		Unaudited			Unaudited
Total Assets:*
USA		$	34.5		$	28.88
Other foreign			19.02			15.09
Europe (UK)			6.1			4.83
Mexico			3.9			3.73
China			30.46			30.12
India			-1.29			-1.19
Brazil			10.63			6.92
Corporate			-16.56			-4.63
Consolidated assets		$	86.76		$	83.75
Property and Equipment:
USA		$	2.34		$	2.42
Other foreign			1.96			2.06
Europe (UK)			0.08			0.06
Mexico			2.06			2.09
China			2.53			2.64
India			0.06			0.03
Brazil			1.74			1.86
Corporate			1			0.91
Consolidated property and equipment		$	11.77		$	12.07
Capital Expenditures:
USA		$	0.04		$	0.08
Other foreign			0.01			0.07
Europe (UK)			0.03			0.01
Mexico			0.03			0.01
China			0.08			0.44
India			0.02			——
Brazil			0.01			0.09
Corporate			0.18			0.13
Consolidated capital expenditures		$	0.4		$	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)	9 Months Ended
VAT Tax Issue in Brazil (Tables)	Oct. 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:

		Interest &				Approximate
	Principl	Penalty		Total		for Totals
	R$	R$		R$		US $		Loss Possibility	Strategy	Collateral
	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)	9 Months Ended
Business (Details Textual)	Oct. 31, 2014
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer Description	'No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Raw materials	$15,661,684	$16,348,861
Work-in-process	1,878,206	1,292,740
Finished goods	21,381,573	22,202,708
Inventory, Net, Total	$38,921,463	$39,844,309

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) (in dollars)	($2,500,230)	($1,835,480)	($2,885,895)	$1,491,439
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average shares outstanding before common share equivalents	5,592,559	5,353,238	5,436,959	5,345,610
Weighted average common equivalent shares resulting from the warrant issued June 28, 2013 to the subordinated debt lender LKL Investments LLC	359,054	566,015	496,270	262,044
Total weighted average, including common equivalent shares	5,951,613	5,919,253	5,933,229	5,607,654
Effect of dilutive securities from restricted stock plan and from dilutive effect of stock options	0	0	0	107,497
Denominator for diluted loss per share (adjusted weighted average shares)	5,951,613	5,919,253	5,933,229	5,715,151
Basic income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	($0.42)	($0.31)	($0.49)	$0.27
Diluted income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	($0.42)	($0.31)	($0.49)	$0.26

LongTerm_Debt_and_Subsequent_E1

Long-Term Debt and Subsequent Event (Details Textual)

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Mar. 27, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Dec. 19, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 11, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 11, 2014

Jun. 28, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Jun. 28, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Dec. 03, 2014

USD ($)

China Subsidiary [Member]

Weifang Rural Credit Cooperative Bank [Member]

Borrowings In UK [Member]

Senior Lender [Member]

Bank of China Anqiu Branch [Member]

Senior Loan Agreement [Member]

Subordinated Loan Agreement [Member]

Brazil Loans [Member]

T D Bank [Member]

Business Development Bank Of Canada [Member]

Senior Credit Facility [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

USD ($)

CNY

USD ($)

CNY

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

USD ($)

CNY

China Subsidiary [Member]

USD ($)

Warrant [Member]

Junior Lender [Member]

USD ($)

BRL

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

USD ($)

CAD

Warehouse Loan [Member]

USD ($)

Floor Interest Rate [Member]

Initial Interest Rate [Member]

Borrowings In UK [Member]

USD ($)

CNY

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

GBP (£)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Subordinated Debt, Total

$3,500,000

Warrants To Purchase Common Stock

55,500

566,015

Beneficial Ownership Percentage

9.58%

Proceeds from Issuance of Subordinated Long-term Debt

3,500,000

Repayments of Lines of Credit

13,700,000

Repayments of Debt

811,669

1,320,000

1,362,000

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

85.00%

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

60.00%

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

85.00%

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

9,900,000

Line of Credit Facility, Collateral

'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

'3 years

Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms

'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

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description

'LIBOR rate plus 525 basis points

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End

6.72%

5.60%

3.46%

6.00%

7.38%

6.25%

3.00%

Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage

0.50%

Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Amount

3,000

Line Of Credit Facility, Financial Covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

'1.1 to 1.0

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

3,150,000

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

4,100,000

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, Fee Amount

225,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

12.00%

2.50%

1.40%

Short-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest Rate

3.44%

Debt Issuance Discount, Amortization Period

'5 years

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

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage

6.45%

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

7,620

8,529

Long-term Debt, Current Maturities

50,000

Long-term Debt, Total

960,000

Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount

1,600,000

2,200,000

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

1,300,000

8,000,000

1,300,000

8,000,000

2,000,000

1,250,000

1,600,000

1,000,000

800,000

5,000,000

800,000

5,000,000

2,350,000

1,500,000

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%

123.00%

Professional Fees

132,000

6,501

40,000

Long-term Line of Credit

500,000

5,100,000

15,000,000

Early Repayment of Subordinated Debt

500,000

Loans Payable, Noncurrent, Total

924,001

1,110,634

16,163

39,506

Short-Term Debt

3,686,387

2,558,545

1,100,000

2,700,000

Accrued Liabilities

79,781

195,000

Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense

600,000

Notes Payable

$623,000

£ 400,000

Equity_Financing_Details_Textu

Equity Financing (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Equity Financing (Details Textual) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Proceeds From Issuance of Private Placement, Gross	$11,100,000	'
Subordinated Borrowing, Interest Rate	12.00%	'
Repayments of Subordinated Debt	3,594,371	0
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	1,600,000	'
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	600,000	'
Private Placement Fee	777,000	'
Percentage of Private Placement Fee	7.00%	'
Warrants To Purchase Common Stock	55,500	'
Warrants Exercise Price	$11	'
Professional Fees	$132,000	'
Share Price	$14.10	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value	$3.10	'
Private Placement [Member]	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	1,110,000	'
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share	$10	'

Major_Supplier_Details_Textual

Major Supplier (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
Major Supplier (Details Textual)	Oct. 31, 2014
Major Supplier [Line Items]	'
Entity Wide Purchases Major Supplier Percentage	10.00%

Employee_Stock_Compensation_De

Employee Stock Compensation (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Employee Stock Compensation (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 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 Nine-months ended October 31, 2014	0	'
Number of Shares, Forfeited during the Nine-months ended October 31, 2014	2,000	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at October 31, 2014	22,000	24,000
Number of Shares, Exercisable at October 31, 2014	22,000	'
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 Nine-months ended October 31, 2014	$0	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Forfeited during the Nine-months ended October 31, 2014	$13.10	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding at October 31, 2014	$6.96	$7.47
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercisable at October 31, 2014	$6.96	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	'2 years 5 months 5 days	'2 years 11 months 12 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable at October 31, 2014	'2 years 5 months 5 days	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at January 31, 2014	$0	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at October 31, 2014	53,960	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at October 31, 2014	$53,960	'

Employee_Stock_Compensation_De1

Employee Stock Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Employee Stock Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014
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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	4,116
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0	[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 October 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$0
ested during FY14 through October 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$8.66
Forfeited during FY14 through October 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)	$0	[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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	3,000
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0	[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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	1,116
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0	[1]
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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	4,726
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	8,622
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	3,000
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 31, 2014, restricted stock	265,394	[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 October 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$8.16
ested during FY14 through October 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$6.25
Forfeited during FY14 through October 31, 2014, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$6.44
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at End of the Period, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$6.02	[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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	3,000
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 31, 2014, restricted stock	147,500	[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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	4,331
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 31, 2014, restricted stock	50,858	[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 October 31, 2014, restricted stock	4,726
Vested during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	4,291
Forfeited during FY15 through October 31, 2014, restricted stock	0
Outstanding unvested grants at maximum at October 31, 2014, restricted stock	14,536	[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 $)

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jun. 20, 2012

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Jun. 17, 2009

Oct. 31, 2014

Restricted Stock Plan and Performance Equity Plan [Member]

Equity Incentive 2012 Plan [Member]

Equity Incentive 2009 Plan [Member]

Non-employee Directors Option Plan [Member]

Director Option Plan [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Non Employee Director Stock Option Plan [Member]

Director [Member]

Equity Incentive 2012 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, Number of Shares Available for Grant

1,000

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

182,859

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

265,394

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

$6.02

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

209,394

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

$295,682

Share-based Compensation

1,073,187

179,002

1,052,480

165,121

20,707

13,881

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

386,347

64,441

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

$1,000,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

$0.11

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage

133.00%

Options to Purchase Common Stock

5,000

Additional Options to Purchase Common Stock

1,000

Segment_Data_Details

Segment Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Segment Data (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$25,092,772	$22,787,344	$73,210,278	$69,163,340
Sales Revenue, Percentage	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Domestic [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	13,000,000	11,470,000	37,160,000	35,650,000
Sales Revenue, Percentage	51.80%	50.30%	50.80%	51.60%
International [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$12,090,000	$11,320,000	$36,050,000	$33,510,000
Sales Revenue, Percentage	48.20%	49.70%	49.20%	48.40%

Segment_Data_Details_1

Segment Data (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Segment Data (Details 1) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$25,092,772	$22,787,344	$73,210,278	$69,163,340	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	697,551	-1,030,208	2,747,286	29,898	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	310,000	450,000	1,008,298	1,226,422	'
Interest Expense	-699,471	-649,436	-2,022,324	-1,390,623	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	281,738	328,859	981,294	-3,103,143	'
Total assets	86,762,374	'	86,762,374	'	83,749,525
Property and Equipment	11,768,421	'	11,768,421	'	12,069,107
Capital Expenditures	'	'	400,000	'	830,000
Goodwill	871,297	'	871,297	'	871,297
External Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	25,090,000	22,790,000	73,210,000	69,160,000	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	10,200,000	9,320,000	31,000,000	27,700,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	70,000	-80,000	150,000	0	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	-10,000	-10,000	-20,000	-10,000	'
Interest Expense	0	-90,000	0	-410,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	10,000	-50,000	30,000	-260,000	'
Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	-10,200,000	-9,320,000	-31,000,000	-27,700,000	'
Unites States [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	14,760,000	12,400,000	40,470,000	37,600,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	2,650,000	1,070,000	5,110,000	4,200,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	40,000	50,000	130,000	160,000	'
Interest Expense	0	0	0	0	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	0	0	0	0	'
Total assets	34,500,000	'	34,500,000	'	28,880,000
Property and Equipment	2,340,000	'	2,340,000	'	2,420,000
Capital Expenditures	'	'	40,000	'	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	13,000,000	11,470,000	37,160,000	35,650,000	'
Unites States [Member] \| Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	1,760,000	930,000	3,310,000	1,950,000	'
Other foreign [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	4,550,000	2,440,000	11,430,000	8,670,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	160,000	-30,000	400,000	0	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	20,000	40,000	60,000	120,000	'
Interest Expense	30,000	20,000	50,000	80,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	170,000	150,000	330,000	290,000	'
Total assets	19,020,000	'	19,020,000	'	15,090,000
Property and Equipment	1,960,000	'	1,960,000	'	2,060,000
Capital Expenditures	'	'	10,000	'	70,000
Other foreign [Member] \| External Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	3,790,000	2,220,000	10,170,000	7,170,000	'
Other foreign [Member] \| Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	760,000	220,000	1,260,000	1,500,000	'
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	3,270,000	2,920,000	9,790,000	8,850,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	270,000	90,000	800,000	560,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	10,000	0	20,000	20,000	'
Interest Expense	10,000	20,000	30,000	40,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	60,000	20,000	160,000	40,000	'
Total assets	6,100,000	'	6,100,000	'	4,830,000
Property and Equipment	80,000	'	80,000	'	60,000
Capital Expenditures	'	'	30,000	'	10,000
Europe [Member] \| External Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	3,270,000	2,920,000	9,790,000	8,850,000	'
Mexico [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	850,000	900,000	2,620,000	2,350,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	-50,000	50,000	-260,000	-30,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	10,000	10,000	40,000	40,000	'
Interest Expense	0	30,000	0	70,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	10,000	0	-60,000	10,000	'
Total assets	3,900,000	'	3,900,000	'	3,730,000
Property and Equipment	2,060,000	'	2,060,000	'	2,090,000
Capital Expenditures	'	'	30,000	'	10,000
Mexico [Member] \| External Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	380,000	380,000	1,080,000	880,000	'
Mexico [Member] \| Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	470,000	520,000	1,540,000	1,470,000	'
China [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	9,960,000	11,170,000	33,280,000	32,530,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	540,000	1,050,000	2,800,000	2,650,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	50,000	80,000	160,000	200,000	'
Interest Expense	30,000	0	30,000	0	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	190,000	250,000	680,000	730,000	'
Total assets	30,460,000	'	30,460,000	'	30,120,000
Property and Equipment	2,530,000	'	2,530,000	'	2,640,000
Capital Expenditures	'	'	80,000	'	440,000
China [Member] \| External Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	3,100,000	3,900,000	9,910,000	11,290,000	'
China [Member] \| Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	6,860,000	7,270,000	23,370,000	21,240,000	'
Brazil [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	1,550,000	1,910,000	5,100,000	5,400,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	-590,000	-1,930,000	-1,190,000	-3,740,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	40,000	90,000	180,000	280,000	'
Interest Expense	190,000	340,000	500,000	870,000	'
Total assets	10,630,000	'	10,630,000	'	6,920,000
Property and Equipment	1,740,000	'	1,740,000	'	1,860,000
Capital Expenditures	'	'	10,000	'	90,000
Brazil [Member] \| External Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	1,550,000	1,900,000	5,100,000	5,320,000	'
Brazil [Member] \| Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	0	10,000	0	80,000	'
Corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	350,000	370,000	1,520,000	1,460,000	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	-2,350,000	-1,250,000	-5,060,000	-3,610,000	'
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	150,000	190,000	440,000	420,000	'
Interest Expense	440,000	330,000	1,410,000	740,000	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefits)	-160,000	-40,000	-160,000	-3,910,000	'
Total assets	-16,560,000	'	-16,560,000	'	-4,630,000
Property and Equipment	1,000,000	'	1,000,000	'	910,000
Capital Expenditures	'	'	180,000	'	130,000
Corporate [Member] \| Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	350,000	370,000	1,520,000	1,460,000	'
India [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	-1,290,000	'	-1,290,000	'	-1,190,000
Property and Equipment	60,000	'	60,000	'	30,000
Capital Expenditures	'	'	$20,000	'	$0

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	2012 Restricted Stock plan [Member]	Brazil [Member]	Brazil [Member]	Weifang Lakeland Safety Products Co., Ltd. [Member]	Weifang Meiyang Protective Products Co., Ltd [Member]
					USD ($)	USD ($)	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	16,600,000	'	16,600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	2,900,000	'	2,900,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated Dividends, Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000
Estimated Dividends, Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33.00%
Dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,300,000	450,000
Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes	281,738	328,859	981,294	-3,103,143	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividends, Amount	'	'	77,000	'	350,000	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount	'	'	170,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	'	'	$1,600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Instruments_and_For1

Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Exposure (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Before Tax	($65,137)	$115,764	($51,882)	($271,647)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Before Tax	'	'	9,260	'
Other Assets	$2,300,000	$0	$2,300,000	$0

VAT_Tax_Issue_in_Brazil_Detail

VAT Tax Issue in Brazil (Details)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 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)	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 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, Number of Periodic Payment	'	'	'8 monthly payments	'8 monthly payments	'120 monthly installments	'120 monthly 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	$3,361,774	$3,329,275	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Brazil_Management_and_Share_Pu1

Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement-Arbitration Award and Settlement Agreement (Details Textual) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Former Officers [Member]
Brazil Management and Share Purchase Agreement-Arbitration Award and Settlement Agreement [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	'	'	$4,250,000
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment	'	'	'quarterly
Debt Instrument, Number of Periodic Payments	'	'	'17 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	3,103,784	3,758,691	3,103,784
Interest Expense, Long-term Debt, Total	'	'	$174,351

Lakeland_Brazil_Consulting_Agr1

Lakeland Brazil Consulting Agreement (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	BRL	Lakeland Brasil S.A [Member]
Lakeland Brazil Consulting Agreement [Line Items]	'	'	'
Consulting Agreement Payment, Description	'	'	'(i) R$25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand reals) (approximately US $11,000) per month or (ii) 10% (ten percent) of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of Lakeland Brazil, calculated as of the last day of each calendar quarter in accordance with the Consultancy Agreement.
Percentage of Commission	10.00%	10.00%	'
Financial analyst Fee	$5,000	12,000	'

Litigation_Details_Textual

Litigation (Details Textual) (Labor Proceeding in Brazil [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 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	'