| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 13, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000798081 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 13, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-15335 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3115216 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1525 Perimeter Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 325 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Huntsville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 35806 |
| City Area Code | (256) |
| Local Phone Number | 350-3873 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | LAKE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
