Superior Group of Companies (SGC) 10-K 20 Feb 20 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Feb. 12, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000095574
Trading Symbol	sgc
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		15,332,130
Entity Public Float			$ 172.9
Entity Shell Company	false
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net sales	$ 376,701	$ 346,350	$ 266,814
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	247,772	224,653	170,462
Selling and administrative expenses	107,282	96,710	70,592
Other periodic pension costs	1,962	385	1,224
Interest expense	4,399	3,207	802
	361,415	324,955	243,080
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment			1,048
Income before taxes on income	15,286	21,395	24,782
Income tax expense	3,220	4,420	9,760
Net income	$ 12,066	$ 16,975	$ 15,022
Net income per share:
Net income per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 1.14	$ 1.04
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.79	$ 1.10	$ 0.99
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, basic (in shares)	14,945,165	14,937,786	14,510,156
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, diluted (in shares)	15,266,408	15,472,133	15,118,768
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Recognition of net losses included in net periodic pension costs	$ 968	$ 862	$ 652
Recognition of settlement loss included in net periodic pension costs	835		272
Current period loss	1,354	1,253	1,948
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging activities	22	(203)	111
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(74)	518	(20)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	501	(706)	(1,115)
Comprehensive income	$ 12,567	$ 16,269	$ 13,907
Cash dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 400	$ 390	$ 365

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,038	$ 5,362
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,964 and $2,042, respectively	79,746	64,017
Accounts receivable - other	1,083	1,744
Inventories	73,379	70,203
Contract assets	38,533	49,236
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,934	6,650
Total current assets	211,713	197,212
Property, plant and equipment, net	32,825	28,769
Operating lease right-of-use assets	5,445
Intangible assets, net	62,536	66,312
Goodwill	36,292	33,961
Other assets	10,122	8,832
Total assets	358,933	335,086
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,271	24,685
Other current liabilities	18,894	14,767
Current portion of long-term debt	15,286	6,000
Current portion of acquisition-related contingent liabilities	1,905	941
Total current liabilities	69,356	46,393
Long-term debt	104,003	111,522
Long-term pension liability	10,253	8,705
Long-term acquisition-related contingent liabilities	3,423	5,422
Long-term operating lease liabilities	2,380
Deferred tax liability	7,042	8,475
Other long-term liabilities	4,922	3,648
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value - authorized 300,000 shares (none issued)
Common stock, $.001 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding - 15,227,604 and 15,202,387 shares, respectively.	15	15
Additional paid-in capital	57,442	55,859
Retained earnings	107,581	103,032
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pensions	(7,224)	(7,673)
Cash flow hedges	91	113
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(351)	(425)
Total shareholders’ equity	157,554	150,921
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 358,933	$ 335,086

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,964	$ 2,042
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	300,000	300,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	15,227,604	15,202,387
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	15,227,604	15,202,387

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016		14,513,207
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016		$ 15	$ 42,416	$ 74,283	$ (6,164)	$ 110,550
Common shares issued upon exercise of options (in shares)		285,745
Common shares issued upon exercise of options			2,779	(907)		1,872
Restricted shares issued (in shares)		181,399
Restricted shares issued			2,780			2,780
Common shares issued upon exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) (in shares)	101,596
Share-based compensation expense			1,664			1,664
Tax withheld on exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)			(1,186)			(1,186)
Tax benefit from vesting of acquisition related restricted stock			650			650
Cash dividends declared				(5,269)		(5,269)
Net income				15,022		15,022
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes					(111)	(111)
Pensions, net of taxes					(1,024)	(1,024)
Change in currency translation adjustment, net of taxes					20	20
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes						(111)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017		15,081,947
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017		$ 15	49,103	83,129	(7,279)	124,968
Common shares issued upon exercise of options (in shares)		87,347
Common shares issued upon exercise of options			878	(151)		727
Restricted shares issued (in shares)		150,094
Restricted shares issued			3,762			3,762
Common shares issued upon exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) (in shares)	3,428	37,930
Share-based compensation expense			2,264			2,264
Tax withheld on exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)			(17)			(17)
Tax benefit from vesting of acquisition related restricted stock			445			445
Cash dividends declared				(5,836)		(5,836)
Net income				16,975		16,975
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes					203	203
Pensions, net of taxes					(391)	(391)
Change in currency translation adjustment, net of taxes					(518)	(518)
ASC 606 adjustment to opening retained earnings				11,245		$ 11,245
Common shares reacquired and retired (in shares)		(158,359)				(58,216)
Common shares reacquired and retired			(576)	(2,330)		$ (2,906)
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes						$ 203
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		15,202,387				15,202,387
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018		$ 15	55,859	103,032	(7,985)	$ 150,921
Common shares issued upon exercise of options (in shares)						75,444
Common shares issued upon exercise of options			460	(177)		$ 283
Restricted shares issued (in shares)		69,530
Restricted shares issued
Common shares issued upon exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) (in shares)		62,994
Share-based compensation expense			1,484			1,484
Tax benefit from vesting of acquisition related restricted stock			30			30
Cash dividends declared				(6,046)		(6,046)
Net income				12,066		12,066
Change in currency translation adjustment, net of taxes					74	$ 74
Common shares reacquired and retired (in shares)		(107,307)				(49,091)
Common shares reacquired and retired			(391)	(1,294)		$ (1,685)
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes					(22)	(22)
Pensions, net of taxes					449	$ 449
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		15,227,604				15,227,604
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019		$ 15	$ 57,442	$ 107,581	$ (7,484)	$ 157,554

Consolidated Statements of Sh_2

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash dividends declared, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.39	$ 0.365
Cash flow hedges, tax		$ 68	$ 36
Pensions, tax		123	59
Change in currency translation adjustment, tax	$ 23	$ 189	$ 13
Cash flow hedges, tax	3
Pensions, tax	$ 141

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 12,066	$ 16,975	$ 15,022
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	8,272	7,906	5,653
Provision for bad debts - accounts receivable	1,323	867	1,002
Share-based compensation expense	1,484	2,264	1,664
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision	(1,595)	(665)	5,114
Gain on disposals of property, plant and equipment	(5)		(1,048)
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent liabilities	(74)	(1,116)	(89)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of businesses:
Accounts receivable - trade	(17,104)	(4,886)	(4,731)
Accounts receivable - other	660	105	1,237
Contract asset	10,703	(3,382)
Inventories	(4,984)	2,429	4,250
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(3,479)	2,622	(4,151)
Other assets	(1,717)	(1,257)	(4,504)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	10,904	(1,344)	3,362
Long-term pension liability	2,138	(128)	(2,577)
Other long-term liabilities	1,415	(526)	2,523
Net cash provided from operating activities	20,007	19,864	22,727
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(9,672)	(4,869)	(4,248)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment	5		2,858
Acquisition of businesses, net of acquired cash		(85,597)	(7,988)
Net cash used in investing activities	(9,667)	(90,466)	(9,378)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt	165,314	206,025	74,387
Repayment of long-term debt	(163,645)	(127,439)	(77,573)
Payment of cash dividends	(6,046)	(5,836)	(5,269)
Payment of acquisition-related contingent liabilities	(961)	(2,861)	(1,800)
Proceeds received on exercise of stock options	283	727	1,872
Tax benefit from vesting of acquisition related restricted stock	30	445	650
Tax withholdings on exercise of stock rights		(17)	(1,186)
Common stock reacquired and retired	(1,685)	(2,906)
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(6,710)	68,138	(8,919)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	46	(304)	51
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,676	(2,768)	4,481
Cash and cash equivalents balance, beginning of year	5,362	8,130	3,649
Cash and cash equivalents balance, end of year	9,038	5,362	8,130
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	7,146	1,088	7,173
Interest paid	$ 3,979	$ 2,724	$ 727

Note 1 - Summary of Significant

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE 1 Business description Superior’s Uniforms and Related Products segment, through its primary signature marketing brands Fashion Seal Healthcare ® ® third Superior services its Remote Staffing Solutions segment through multiple The Office Gurus entities, including its subsidiaries in El Salvador, Belize, Jamaica, and the United States (collectively, “TOG”). TOG is a near-shore premium provider of cost effective multilingual telemarketing and business process outsourced solutions. The Promotional Products segment, through the BAMKO, Public Identity and Tangerine brands, services customers that purchase primarily promotional and related products. The segment currently has sales offices in the United States and Brazil with support services in China, Hong Kong and India. Basis of presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Superior Group of Companies, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Office Gurus, LLC, SUG Holding, Superior Group Holdings, Inc., Fashion Seal Corporation, BAMKO, LLC and CID Resources, Inc.; The Office Gurus, Ltda, de C.V., The Office Masters, Ltda., de C.V. and The Office Gurus, Ltd., each a subsidiary of Fashion Seal Corporation and SUG Holding; and Power Three Web, Ltda. and Superior Sourcing, each a wholly-owned subsidiary of SUG Holding; BAMKO Importação, Exportação e Comércio de Brindes Ltda., a subsidiary of BAMKO, LLC and SUG Holding; Guangzhou Ben Gao Trading Limited, Worldwide Sourcing Solutions Limited, and BAMKO UK, Limited, each a direct or indirect subsidiary of BAMKO, LLC, and BAMKO India Private Limited, a 99% May 3, 2018, The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Superior included herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) (“U.S.” or “United States”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company refers to the consolidated financial statements collectively as “financial statements,” and individually as “statements of comprehensive income,” “balance sheets,” “statements of shareholders’ equity,” and “statements of cash flows” herein. Reclassifications The accompanying financial statements for prior years contain certain reclassifications to conform to the presentation used in the current period. Reclassifications only impact items within current assets and had no Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, as well as the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Because of the inherent uncertainties in this process, actual future results could differ from those expected at the reporting date. Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three Revenue recognition Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. See Note 15 Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts Judgments and estimates are used in determining the collectability of accounts receivable and in establishing allowances for doubtful accounts. The Company analyzes specific accounts receivable and historical bad debt experience, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and the age of outstanding balances when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Changes in estimates are reflected in the period they become known. Charge-offs of accounts receivable are made once all collection efforts have been exhausted. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may Accounts receivable-other The Company purchases raw materials and has them delivered to certain suppliers of the Company. The Company pays for the raw materials and then deducts the cost of these materials from payments to the suppliers at the time the related finished goods are invoiced to the Company by those suppliers. Cost of goods sold and shipping and handling fees and costs Cost of goods sold for our Uniforms and Related Products segment and our Promotional Products segment consist primarily of direct costs of acquiring inventory, including cost of merchandise, inbound freight charges, purchasing, receiving and inspection costs. Cost of goods sold for our Remote Staffing Solutions segment includes salaries and payroll related benefits for agents. The Company includes shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with out-bound freight are generally recorded in cost of goods sold. Other shipping and handling costs are included in selling and administrative expenses and totaled $14.5 $14.0 $10.9 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost ( first first may Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance and repairs which do not 31, 2017, $2.8 $1.0 Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life as follows: Buildings 20 to 40 years Improvements 5 to 40 years Machinery, equipment and fixtures 3 to 10 years Transportation equipment 3 to 5 years Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the leases to the extent that as such improvements have useful lives of at least the terms of the respective leases. Intangible assets, net Intangible assets consist of customer relationships, non-compete agreements and trade names acquired in previous business acquisitions. Intangible assets as of December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Item Weighted Average Life (In years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Definite-lived intangible assets: Customer relationships (7-15 year life) 12.7 $ 41,530 $ (11,246 ) $ 41,530 $ (7,733 ) Non-compete agreements (3-7 year life) 5.4 1,411 (589 ) 1,411 (326 ) Total $ 42,941 $ (11,835 ) $ 42,941 $ (8,059 ) Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trade names $ 31,430 $ 31,430 Total intangible assets $ 74,371 $ (11,835 ) $ 74,371 $ (8,059 ) Amortization expense for intangible assets was $3.8 $3.8 $2.4 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Estimated future intangible amortization expense is as follows (in thousands): 2020 $ 3,820 2021 3,819 2022 3,755 2023 2,929 2024 2,265 Thereafter 14,518 Total $ 31,106 Trade names: As part of the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of HPI Direct, Inc. in 2013, $4.7 2016, $8.9 2018, $0.5 $3.2 2018, $14.2 not Impairment of long-lived assets Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not no December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets The Company has made acquisitions in the past that included goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets such as trade names are not fourth may not • macroeconomic conditions such as deterioration in general economic conditions, limitations on accessing capital, or other developments in equity and credit markets; • industry and market considerations such as a deterioration in the environment in which the Company operates, an increased competitive environment, a decline in market-dependent multiples or metrics (considered in both absolute terms and relative to peers), a change in the market for the Company’s products or services, or a regulatory or political development; • cost factors such as increases in raw materials, labor, or other costs that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows; • overall financial performance such as negative or declining cash flows or a decline in actual or planned revenue or earnings compared with actual and projected results of relevant prior periods; • other relevant entity-specific events such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, or customers. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested at a level of reporting referred to as “the reporting unit.” The Company’s reporting units are defined as each of its three December 31, 2019 $24.5 $11.8 December 31, 2019 $18.8 $12.6 An entity has the option to first not 50% not not December 31, 2019 2018 2017, Employee benefits Pension plan costs are funded currently based on actuarial estimates, with prior service costs amortized over 20 Insurance The Company self-insures for certain obligations related to employee health programs. The Company also purchases stop-loss insurance policies to protect it from catastrophic losses. Judgments and estimates are used in determining the potential value associated with reported claims and for losses that have occurred, but have not may Taxes on income Income taxes are provided for under the liability method, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not not Note 7 Share-based compensation The Company awards share-based compensation as an incentive for employees to contribute to the Company’s long-term success. The company grants options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and performance shares. The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense for all awards granted to employees, which is based on the fair value of the award on the date of grant. Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of stock compensation awards requires the input of certain highly complex and subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock compensation awards and the Company’s common stock price volatility, risk free interest rate and dividend rate. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock compensation awards represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors change and the Company deems it necessary to use different assumptions, stock compensation expense could be materially different from what has been recorded in the current period. Other comprehensive income Other comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity during a period, from transactions and other events, excluding changes resulting from investments by owners (e.g., supplemental stock offering) and distributions to owners (e.g., dividends). Risks and concentrations Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk include cash in banks in excess of federally insured amounts. The Company manages this risk by maintaining all deposits in high quality financial institutions and periodically performing evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions. When assessing credit risk the Company considers whether the credit risk exists at both the individual and group level. Consideration is given to the activity, region and economic characteristics when assessing if there exists a group concentration risk. At December 31, 2019 2018 no 10 December 31, 2019 2018 five $18.6 $12.8 23 20% none 10% 2019 10.1% 2019 17.8% 2019 Included in accounts receivable-other on the Company’s balance sheets at December 31, 2019 2018 $1.0 $1.6 The Uniform and Related Products segment’s principal fabrics used in the manufacture of its finished goods are cotton, polyester, wool, synthetic and cotton-synthetic blends. The majority of such fabrics are sourced in China. The Promotional Products segment relies on the supply of different types of raw materials, including plastic, glass, fabric and metal. The vast majority of these raw materials are principally sourced from China, either directly by BAMKO or its suppliers. If we are unable to continue to obtain our raw materials and finished products from China or if our suppliers are unable to source raw materials from China, it could significantly disrupt our business. Further, the Company’s suppliers generally source or manufacture finished goods in parts of the world that may Fair value of financial instruments The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximated fair value as of December 31, 2019 2018 Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, 2016 02, 842 July 2018, 2018 10, 842, 2018 11, 842” 842 842 January 1, 2019 not January 1, 2019. one not 842. not not $4.1 $1.0 $3.1 $4.6 5.74% $4.9 $4.1 $0.8 Note 10 December 31, 2019 February 2018, 2018 02, 220 2018 02 December 15, 2018 not January 1, 2019 not Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not June 2016, 2016 13, 326 December 15, 2019, November 2019, 2019 10, 326 815 842 December 15, 2022. not January 1, 2020, not January 2017, 2017 04, 2017 04 two December 15, 2019. not In August 2018, 2018 15, 350 40 December 15, 2019 may not

Note 2 - Allowance for Doubtful

Note 2 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 2 The activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable was as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Balance at the beginning of year $ 2,042 $ 1,382 $ 1,276 Provision for bad debts 1,323 867 1,002 Charge-offs (401 ) (210 ) (901 ) Recoveries - 3 5 Balance at the end of year $ 2,964 $ 2,042 $ 1,382

Note 3 - Reserve for Sales Retu

Note 3 - Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Reserve For Sales Returns And Allowances Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3 The activity in the reserve for sales returns and allowances was as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Balance at the beginning of year $ 1,893 $ 1,125 $ 1,967 Provision for returns and allowances 4,334 4,908 2,789 Actual returns and allowances paid to customers (4,115 ) (4,140 ) (3,631 ) Balance at the end of year $ 2,112 $ 1,893 $ 1,125

Note 4 - Inventories

Note 4 - Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4 Inventories consisted of the following amounts (in thousands): December 31, 2019 2018 Finished goods $ 65,413 $ 61,098 Work in process 652 650 Raw materials 7,314 8,455 Inventories $ 73,379 $ 70,203

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Eq

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5 Property, plant and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 3,635 $ 3,635 Buildings, improvements and leaseholds 18,745 18,519 Machinery, equipment and fixtures 66,311 58,111 88,691 80,265 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (55,866 ) (51,496 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 32,825 $ 28,769 Depreciation and amortization charges were $4.5 $4.1 $3.3 2019 2018 2017

Note 6 - Long-term Debt

Note 6 - Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	NOTE 6 Debt consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2019 2018 BB&T Credit Facilities: Revolving credit facility due May 2023 $ 37,838 $ 1,193 Term loan due February 2024 (“2017 Term Loan”) 25,500 31,500 Term loan due January 2026 (“2018 Term Loan”) 56,488 85,000 $ 119,826 $ 117,693 Less: Payments due within one year included in current liabilities 15,286 6,000 Debt issuance costs 537 171 Long-term debt less current maturities $ 104,003 $ 111,522 Effective on February 28, 2017, $35 February 25, 2022 $42 February 26, 2024 ( “2017 May 2, 2018, $35 $75 $85 May 2020 ( “2018 May 2023. On January 22, 2019, 2018 $20 $65 2018 January 22, 2026. September 27, 2019, 4.0:1 5.0:1 4.0:1. Contractual principal payments for the 2017 2020 2023 $6.0 2024 $1.5 2018 2020 2025 $9.3 2026 $0.8 not Obligations outstanding under the 2018 0.85% 1.65% 2.60% December 31, 2019 2017 one 0.68% 1.50% 2.43% December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 no The revolving credit facility, 2017 2018 not 1.25:1 not 5.0:1. December 31, 2019 March 3, 2017, 3.12% March 1, 2018 $18.0 $0.3 April 1, 2018 February 26, 2024. May 2, 2018, 3.05% May 1, 2018 $17.5 no not May 2, 2018, $0.1 December 31, 2019 $0.2 Debt Maturity Schedule Contractual maturities of debt (excluding interest to be accrued thereon) at December 31, 2019 Year Ended December 31, 2019 2020 $ 15,286 2021 15,286 2022 15,286 2023 53,124 2024 10,786 Thereafter 10,058 Total debt $ 119,826

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 7 Aggregate income tax provisions consist of the following (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current: Federal $ 3,049 $ 3,613 $ 2,846 Tax Cut and Jobs Act - - 265 State and local 1,074 643 647 Foreign 502 789 338 4,625 5,045 4,096 Long-Term: Tax Cut and Jobs Act - - 1,336 Deferred Taxes: Deferred tax (benefit) provision (1,405 ) (625 ) 1,899 Tax Cut and Jobs Act re-measurement - - 2,429 (1,405 ) (625 ) 4,328 Income tax expense $ 3,220 $ 4,420 $ 9,760 The significant components of the deferred income tax (liability) asset are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2019 2018 Deferred income tax assets: Pension accruals $ 2,588 $ 2,729 Operating reserves and other accruals 2,540 1,984 Tax credits 923 748 Valuation allowance on tax credits (923 ) (748 ) Deferred income tax liabilities: Book carrying value in excess of tax basis of property (1,544 ) (1,495 ) Book carrying value in excess of tax basis of intangibles (7,024 ) (6,906 ) Tax effect of revenue recognition standard ASC 606 (1,771 ) (2,657 ) Deferred expenses (1,831 ) (2,130 ) Net deferred income tax liability $ (7,042 ) $ (8,475 ) The difference between the total statutory Federal income tax rate and the actual effective income tax rate is accounted for as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Statutory Federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 34.0 % State and local income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit 4.8 % 2.0 % 1.5 % Rate impacts due to foreign operations (3.9 %) (2.7 %) (5.1 %) Changes in uncertain tax positions 1.7 % 0.4 % - Compensation related (0.2 %) 1.4 % (6.1 %) R&D tax credits (0.9 %) (0.4 %) (0.5 %) Other (1.4 %) (1.0 %) (0.1 %) Impact of the Tax Act - - 15.7 % Effective income tax rate 21.1 % 20.7 % 39.4 % On December 22, 2017, 34% 21%, one 2017, $9.8 $4.0 $3.3 $0.7 Effective January 1, 2018, 21%, 34% one 2017 one 15.5% 8% no $0.9 Effective January 1, 2018, Only tax positions that meet the more-likely-than- not December 31, 2019 2018 $0.9 $0.6 not twelve $0.9 December 31, 2019 Changes in the Company’s gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, were as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2019 2018 Balance at the beginning of year $ 477 $ 400 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 128 56 Additions for tax positions of prior years 173 85 Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations (97 ) (64 ) Balance at the end of year $ 681 $ 477 We recognize interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 $0.2 $0.1 $0.1 2019 2018 2017 $0.1 December 31, 2019 2018 $0.2 $0.1 We anticipate that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $0.1 twelve 2016 2013.

Note 8 - Benefit Plans

Note 8 - Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 8 – Benefit Plans Defined Benefit Plans The Company is the sponsor of two 65, Effective June 30, 2013, no Effective December 31, 2014, no The Company recognizes the funded status of its defined benefit post retirement plans in the Company’s balance sheets. At December 31, 2019 $1.8 $10.4 It is our policy to make contributions to the various plans in accordance with statutory funding requirements and any additional funding that may The following tables present the changes in the benefit obligations and the various plan assets, the funded status of the plans, and the amounts recognized in the Company’s balance sheets December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 Changes in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 27,125 $ 28,386 Service cost 117 108 Interest cost 1,084 970 Actuarial (gain) loss 3,835 (1,597 ) Benefits paid (3,691 ) (742 ) Benefit obligation at end of year 28,470 27,125 Changes in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 19,980 22,145 Actual return on assets 3,547 (1,526 ) Employer contributions 103 103 Benefits paid (3,691 ) (742 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 19,939 19,980 Funded status at end of year $ (8,531 ) $ (7,145 ) Amounts recognized in balance sheets: Other assets $ 1,825 $ 1,663 Other current liabilities (103 ) (103 ) Long-term pension liability (10,253 ) (8,705 ) Net amount recognized $ (8,531 ) $ (7,145 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of: Net actuarial loss $ 10,828 $ 11,417 Information for pension plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets depicted as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2019 2018 Projected benefit obligation $ 28,470 $ 27,125 Fair value of plan assets (19,939 ) (19,980 ) $ 8,531 $ 7,145 Components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Service cost - benefits earned during the period $ 117 $ 108 $ 65 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 1,084 970 965 Expected return on plan assets (1,491 ) (1,717 ) (1,218 ) Recognized actuarial loss 1,259 1,132 1,042 Settlement loss 1,110 - 435 Net periodic pension cost after settlements $ 2,079 $ 493 $ 1,289 The pension settlement losses included in the table above resulted from lump sum pension payments made to various employees upon their retirement or termination during the periods specified. The pension settlement losses did not not The estimated net actuarial loss for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $1.3 The table below presents various assumptions used in determining the benefit obligation for each year and reflects the percentages for the various plans. The following table presents the weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31, 2018 and 2019: Long Term Rate Discount Rate of Return Salary Scale Corporate Plants Corporate Plants Corporate Plants 2018 4.14 % 4.06 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A 2019 3.12 % 3.02 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A The following table presents the weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31, 2017 , 2018 and 2019: Long Term Rate Discount Rate of Return Salary Scale Corporate Plants Corporate Plants Corporate Plants 2017 4.04 % 3.91 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A 2018 3.53 % 3.45 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A 2019 4.14 % 4.06 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A The methodology used to determine the expected rate of return on the pension plan assets was based on a review of actual returns in the past and consideration of projected returns based upon our projected asset allocation. Our strategy with respect to our investments in pension plan assets is to be invested with a long-term outlook. Therefore, the risk and return balance of our asset portfolio should reflect a long-term horizon. Our pension plan asset allocation at December 31, 2019 2018 2020 Percentage of Plan Assets Target December 31, Allocation Investment description 2019 2018 2020 Equity securities 68 % 59 % 60 % Fixed income 31 % 40 % 40 % Other 1 % 1 % - % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % The Company plans to contribute $0.1 2020. The following table includes projected benefit payments for the years indicated (in thousands): Year Projected Benefit Payments 2020 $ 1,115 2021 2,623 2022 1,479 2023 1,795 2024 1,678 2025-2029 7,650 Rabbi Trust $3.6 $2.7 December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 $0.7 $0.3 $0.3 In 2013, $4.3 $2.9 December 31, 2019 2018 $4.1 $2.9 December 31, 2019 2018 Defined Contribution Plan The Company provides a defined contribution plan covering qualified employees. The plan includes a provision that allows employees to make pre-tax contributions under Section 401 25% 3% December 31, 2019 2018 2017 $0.9 $0.8 $1.0

Note 9 - Quarterly Results for

Note 9 - Quarterly Results for 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	NOTE 9 2019 2018 (In thousands, except shares and per share data) Quarters Ended March 31, 2019 June 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2019 Net sales $ 86,552 $ 92,270 $ 89,466 $ 108,413 Gross profit 30,268 32,343 31,451 34,867 Income before taxes on income 2,976 3,652 4,630 4,028 Net income 2,376 2,781 3,921 2,988 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.16 $ 0.19 $ 0.26 $ 0.20 Diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.26 $ 0.20 Average Outstanding Shares (Basic) 14,927,341 14,952,802 14,947,552 14,952,963 Average Outstanding Shares (Diluted) 15,262,654 15,287,357 15,266,850 15,248,770 Quarters Ended March 31, 2018 June 30, 2018(1) September 30, 2018 December 31, 2018 Net sales $ 73,087 $ 82,392 $ 95,870 $ 95,001 Gross profit 24,875 29,278 33,800 33,744 Income before taxes on income 3,320 5,097 7,282 5,696 Net income 2,450 3,817 6,122 4,586 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.17 $ 0.26 $ 0.41 $ 0.31 Diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.25 $ 0.39 $ 0.30 Average Outstanding Shares (Basic) 14,821,659 14,956,221 15,010,660 14,962,603 Average Outstanding Shares (Diluted) 15,457,629 15,559,404 15,499,894 15,371,606 ( 1 On May 2, 2018, Note 18

Note 10 - Leases

Note 10 - Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]	NOTE 10 – Leases: As discussed in Note 1 January 1, 2019, 842 842. January 1, 2019 842, not The Company primarily leases factories, warehouses, call centers, office space and equipment for various terms under long-term, non-cancelable operating lease agreements. A right-of-use asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and a lease liability represents the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. These leases generally have expected lease terms of one eight not December 31, 2019 $3.7 $1.3 $2.4 $5.4 $3.6 $1.8 not The components of lease cost were as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Rent expense (prior to adoption of ASC 842) $ - $ 2,149 $ 1,147 Operating lease costs 1,541 - - Short-term lease costs 302 - - Total lease costs, included in selling and administrative expenses $ 1,843 $ 2,149 $ 1,147 Cash flow and noncash information related to our operating leases were as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2019 Operating cash flows – cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 1,320 Non-cash – Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities $ 782 Other supplemental information related to our operating leases was as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 3.6 Weighted average discount rate 5.61 % Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2019 Operating Leases 2020 $ 1,397 2021 1,074 2022 872 2023 632 2024 58 Thereafter 61 Total lease payments 4,094 Less imputed interest 367 Present value of lease liabilities $ 3,727

Note 11 - Contingencies

Note 11 - Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 11 See Note 18 The Company is involved in various legal actions and claims arising from the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of these matters is not

Note 12 - Share-based Compensat

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	NOTE 1 2 – Share-Based Compensation: In May 2013, 2013 “2013 5,000,000 2013 December 31, 2019 3,305,302 2013 Share-based compensation is recorded in selling and administrative expense in the statements of comprehensive income. The following table details the share-based compensation expense by type of award and the total related tax benefit for the periods presented (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Stock options and SARs $ 407 $ 984 $ 1,093 Restricted stock 835 551 331 Performance shares(1) 243 729 240 Total share-based compensation expense $ 1,485 $ 2,264 $ 1,664 Related income tax benefit $ 262 $ 282 $ 229 ( 1 During the year ended December 31, 2019 $0.5 not Stock options and SARs The Company grants stock options and stock-settled SARs to employees that allow them to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. Stock options are also granted to outside members of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company determines the fair value of stock options and SARs at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Assumptions regarding volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected term and dividend yield are required for the Black-Scholes model. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield of a U.S. treasury bond with a similar maturity to the award’s expected life. The expected life for awards granted is based on the historical exercise patterns experienced by the Company when the award is made. The determination of expected stock price volatility for awards is based on historical Superior common stock prices over a period commensurate with the expected life. The dividend yield assumption is based on the history and expectation of the Company’s dividend payouts. The following table summarizes significant assumptions utilized to determine the fair value of stock options and SARs: Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Stock Options: Risk free interest rate 1.7% 2.5% 2.6% 2.9% 1.8% 2.4% Expected award life (years) 3-10 3-10 5-10 Expected volatility 34.2% 38.8% 35.4% 42.1% 36.6% 41.4% Expected dividend yield 2.3% 2.5% 1.6% 2.1% 1.8% 2.1% Weighted average fair value per share at grant date $ 3.96 $ 5.93 $ 5.56 SARs: Risk free interest rate 2.4 % 2.6 % 1.9 % Expected award life (years) 3 3 5 Expected volatility 34.8 % 38.1 % 36.6 % Expected dividend yield 2.3 % 1.6 % 2.1 % Weighted average fair value per share at grant date $ 3.97 $ 6.06 $ 4.83 August 3, 2018 two five ten A summary of stock option transactions during the year ended December 31, 2019 Weighted Average Aggregate No. of Weighted Average Remaining Life Intrinsic Value Shares Exercise Price (in years) (in thousands) Outstanding, January 1, 2019 676,846 $ 15.70 2.99 $ 2,230 Granted 184,994 17.22 Exercised (75,444 ) 6.71 Lapsed or cancelled (85,265) 17.77 Outstanding, December 31, 2019 701,131 $ 16.82 2.95 $ 714 Exercisable, December 31, 2019 496,153 $ 16.54 2.33 $ 714 Intrinsic value is the difference between the market value of our common stock and the exercise price of each stock option multiplied by the number of stock options outstanding for those stock options where the market value exceeds their exercise price. Options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 $0.8 $1.2 $4.2 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 $0.3 $0.7 $1.9 $0.1 $0.1 $0.8 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 12,450 6 ,894 50,981 33,172 26 ,234 144,443 December 31, 2019 , $0.4 1.1 A summary of stock-settled SARs transactions during the year ended December 31, 2019 Weighted Average Aggregate No. of Weighted Average Remaining Life Intrinsic Value Shares Exercise Price (in years) (in thousands) Outstanding, January 1, 2019 182,894 $ 18.99 2.61 $ 89 Granted 42,841 17.77 Exercised - - Lapsed or cancelled (19,035) 19.67 Outstanding, December 31, 2019 206,700 $ 18.67 2.04 $ - Exercisable, December 31, 2019 168,478 $ 18.88 1.57 $ - SARs exercised during the years ended December 31, 2018 2017 $0.1 $3.5 no December 31, 2019 $0.1 $1.3 31, 2018 2017 December 31, 2019 $0.1 1.1 Restricted Stock 2013 three 2013 A summary of restricted stock transactions during the year ended December 31, 2019 No. of Weighted Average Shares Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding, January 1, 2019 92,032 $ 19.46 Granted 69,530 16.79 Vested (10,396 ) 16.37 Forfeited - - Outstanding, December 31, 2019 151,166 $ 18.44 As of December 31, 2019 $1.4 1.6 Performance Shares Under the terms of the grants, certain employees received service-based or service-based and performance-based shares, to which we collectively refer to as performance shares. The service-based awards vest after the service period is met, which is generally three five three five December 31, 2019 $0.5 not 2013 A summary of performance share transactions during the year ended December 31, 2019 No. of Weighted Average Shares Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding, January 1, 2019 194,378 $ 20.08 Granted 14,068 17.77 Vested - - Forfeited (14,434 ) 22.03 Outstanding, December 31, 2019 194,012 $ 19.77 As of December 31, 2019 , $1.4 1.5

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	NOTE 13 The Company’s basic net income per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share includes the effect of the Company’s outstanding stock options, stock appreciation rights, unvested shares of restricted stock and unvested performance shares, if the inclusion of these items is dilutive. The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Net earnings used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands) $ 12,066 $ 16,975 $ 15,022 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 14,945,165 14,937,786 14,510,156 Dilutive common stock equivalents 321,243 534,347 608,612 Total weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 15,266,408 15,472,133 15,118,768 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.81 $ 1.14 $ 1.04 Diluted $ 0.79 $ 1.10 $ 0.99 Potential shares of common stock of 448,298, 322,000 37,450 December 31, 2019 2018 2017

Note 14 - Other Current Liabili

Note 14 - Other Current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 14 Other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands) December 31, 2019 2018 Salaries, wages, commissions and compensated absences $ 7,292 $ 6,483 Accrued rebates 2,076 1,857 Current operating lease liabilities 1,346 - 401K profit sharing accrual 1,352 961 Contract liabilities 1,821 437 Other accrued expenses 5,007 5,029 Other current liabilities $ 18,894 $ 14,767

Note 15 - Net Sales

Note 15 - Net Sales	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	NOTE 15 On January 1, 2018, 2014 09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 606” not January 1, 2018. $11.2 January 1, 2018 606. January 1, 2018 606, January 1, 2018 not For our Uniforms and Related Products and Promotional Products segments, revenue is primarily generated from the sale of finished products to customers. Revenue for our Uniforms and Related Products and Promotional Products segments is recognized when the performance obligations under the contract terms are satisfied. For certain contracts with customers in which the Company has an enforceable right to payment for goods with no not For our Remote Staffing segment, revenue is generated from providing our customers with staffing solution services. Revenue for our Remote Staffing segment is recognized as services are delivered. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for the goods or services. Variable consideration for estimated returns and allowances is recorded based upon historical experience and current allowance programs. Contract termination terms may not one one Refer to Note 17 Contract Assets The following table provides information about accounts receivables - trade, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers (in thousands): December 31, 2019 2018 Accounts receivable - trade $ 79,746 $ 64,017 Current contract assets 38,533 49,236 Current contract liabilities 1,821 437 Contract assets relate to goods produced without an alternative use for which the Company has an enforceable right to payment but which have not December 31, 2019 no December 31, 2018 December 31, 2019

Note 16 - Stock Repurchase Plan

Note 16 - Stock Repurchase Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 16 – Stock Repurchase Plan: On August 1, 2008, 1,000,000 December 31, 2018, 58,216 May 2, 2019, 750,000 no 49,091 December 31, 2019. December 31, 2019 700,909

Note 17 - Operating Segment Inf

Note 17 - Operating Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 1 7 – Operating Segment Information : The Company classifies its businesses into three The Company evaluates the performance of each operating segment based on several factors of which the primary financial measures are net sales and income before taxes on income. No 10% 2019, 2018 2017. third 2019, 10 The following tables set forth financial information related to the Company’s operating segments (in thousands): Uniforms and Related Products Remote Staffing Solutions Promotional Products Intersegment Eliminations Total As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2019: Net sales $ 237,554 $ 36,490 $ 107,511 $ (4,854 ) $ 376,701 Cost of goods sold 155,283 15,066 79,137 (1,714 ) 247,772 Gross margin 82,271 21,424 28,374 (3,140 ) 128,929 Selling and administrative expenses 73,003 13,642 23,777 (3,140 ) 107,282 Other periodic pension cost 1,962 - - - 1,962 Interest expense 3,178 - 1,221 - 4,399 Income before taxes on income $ 4,128 $ 7,782 $ 3,376 $ - $ 15,286 Depreciation and amortization $ 5,975 $ 963 $ 1,334 $ - $ 8,272 Capital expenditures $ 8,150 $ 1,095 $ 427 $ - $ 9,672 Total assets $ 258,916 $ 23,970 $ 76,047 $ - $ 358,933 Uniforms and Related Products Remote Staffing Solutions Promotional Products Intersegment Eliminations Total As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2018: Net sales $ 238,165 $ 31,311 $ 80,913 $ (4,039 ) $ 346,350 Cost of goods sold 154,437 13,404 58,242 (1,430 ) 224,653 Gross margin 83,728 17,907 22,671 (2,609 ) 121,697 Selling and administrative expenses 68,848 11,160 19,311 (2,609 ) 96,710 Other periodic pension cost 385 - - - 385 Interest expense 2,019 - 1,188 - 3,207 Income before taxes on income $ 12,476 $ 6,747 $ 2,172 $ - $ 21,395 Depreciation and amortization $ 5,611 $ 990 $ 1,299 $ - $ 7,900 Capital expenditures $ 2,794 $ 1,581 $ 494 $ - $ 4,869 Total assets(1) $ 254,138 $ 19,717 $ 61,231 $ - $ 335,086 Uniforms and Related Products Remote Staffing Solutions Promotional Products Intersegment Eliminations Total As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2017: Net sales $ 204,644 $ 23,021 $ 42,904 $ (3,755 ) $ 266,814 Cost of goods sold 132,181 10,561 29,044 (1,324 ) 170,462 Gross margin 72,463 12,460 13,860 (2,431 ) 96,352 Selling and administrative expenses 52,967 7,877 12,179 (2,431 ) 70,592 Other periodic pension cost 1,224 - - - 1,224 Gain (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment (2 ) 1,050 - - 1,048 Interest expense 387 - 415 - 802 Income before taxes on income $ 17,883 $ 5,633 $ 1,266 $ - $ 24,782 Depreciation and amortization $ 4,223 $ 846 $ 584 $ - $ 5,653 Capital expenditures $ 2,870 $ 1,156 $ 219 $ - $ 4,245 Total assets(1) $ 146,259 $ 18,170 $ 54,509 $ - $ 218,938 ( 1 Intercompany balances that were previously included in total assets for each reportable segment have been excluded.

Note 18 - Acquisition of Busine

Note 18 - Acquisition of Businesses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 18 es : CID Resources On May 2, 2018, The purchase price in the acquisition consisted of the following: (a) approximately $84.4 150,094 $2.5 Fair Value of Consideration Transferred A summary of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands): Cash consideration at closing $ 84,430 Superior common stock issued 3,763 Cash and working capital adjustment 2,521 Total Consideration $ 90,714 Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed The total purchase price was allocated to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of CID based on their estimated fair values as of May 2, 2018. The following table presents the allocation of the total fair value of consideration transferred, as shown above, to the acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of CID based on their estimated fair values as of the effective date of the transaction (in thousands): Cash $ 1,360 Accounts receivable 9,657 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,248 Inventories 28,895 Property, plant and equipment 1,134 Contract assets 2,535 Identifiable intangible assets 41,020 Goodwill 20,323 Total assets $ 106,172 Accounts payable 5,030 Deferred tax liability 9,461 Other current liabilities 967 Total liabilities $ 15,458 The amounts in the table above are reflective of measurement period adjustments made during the second 2019, $2.4 $1.8 $0.6 not second 2019. The Company recorded $41.0 $26.0 $0.8 $14.2 fifteen May 2, 2018 five not $1.9 $1.3 December 31, 2019 2018, not For the year ended December 31, 2018 , $2.1 On a pro forma basis as if the results of this acquisition had been included in our consolidated results for the entire year ended December 31, 2018, $22.3 $2.7 $0.17 31, 2017, $65.3 $0.4 $0.02 2017 BAMKO On March 8, 2016, March 1, 2016. $15.2 324,000 five $5.5 2021, The estimated fair value for acquisition-related contingent consideration payable is $2.8 December 31, 2019 . $1.1 second 2020. may may Public Identity On August 21, 2017, The purchase price for the acquisition consisted of $0.8 54,000 $0.4 2020. three $2.3 $1.7 $0.6 $0.1 December 31, 2019 Tangerine Promotions On November 30, 2017, December 1, 2017. $7.2 83,000 four $5.5 2021, Fair Value of Consideration Transferred A summary of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands): Cash consideration at closing $ 7,222 Restricted shares of Superior common stock issued 1,657 Contingent consideration 3,209 Total Consideration $ 12,088 Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed The total purchase price was allocated to the acquired tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities of Tangerine based on their estimated fair values as of December 1, 2017. The following table presents the allocation of the total fair value of consideration transferred, as shown above, to the acquired tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities of Tangerine based on their estimated fair values as of the effective date of the transaction. The following is our assignment of the aggregate consideration (in thousands): Accounts receivable $ 5,051 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 969 Property, plant and equipment 131 Identifiable intangible assets 6,495 Goodwill 4,169 Total assets $ 16,815 Accounts payable 3,374 Other current liabilities 1,353 Total liabilities $ 4,727 The Company recorded $6.5 $3.1 $0.2 $3.2 The estimated fair value for acquisition-related contingent consideration payable was $2.6 December 31, 2019 $0.8 second 2020. may may Goodwill was calculated as the difference between the fair value of the consideration and the values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The intangible assets associated with the customer relationships and the non-compete agreement are being amortized for seven December 1, 2017 not The Company recognized amortization expense on these acquired intangible assets of $0.5 $0.6 $0.1 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 For the year ended December 31, 2017 , $0.2 On a pro forma basis as if the results of this acquisition had been included in our consolidated results for the entire year ended December 31, 2017, $35.1 $0.1 $0.01 2017.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Superior Group of Companies, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Office Gurus, LLC, SUG Holding, Superior Group Holdings, Inc., Fashion Seal Corporation, BAMKO, LLC and CID Resources, Inc.; The Office Gurus, Ltda, de C.V., The Office Masters, Ltda., de C.V. and The Office Gurus, Ltd., each a subsidiary of Fashion Seal Corporation and SUG Holding; and Power Three Web, Ltda. and Superior Sourcing, each a wholly-owned subsidiary of SUG Holding; BAMKO Importação, Exportação e Comércio de Brindes Ltda., a subsidiary of BAMKO, LLC and SUG Holding; Guangzhou Ben Gao Trading Limited, Worldwide Sourcing Solutions Limited, and BAMKO UK, Limited, each a direct or indirect subsidiary of BAMKO, LLC, and BAMKO India Private Limited, a 99% May 3, 2018, The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Superior included herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) (“U.S.” or “United States”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company refers to the consolidated financial statements collectively as “financial statements,” and individually as “statements of comprehensive income,” “balance sheets,” “statements of shareholders’ equity,” and “statements of cash flows” herein.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Reclassifications The accompanying financial statements for prior years contain certain reclassifications to conform to the presentation used in the current period. Reclassifications only impact items within current assets and had no
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, as well as the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Because of the inherent uncertainties in this process, actual future results could differ from those expected at the reporting date.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three
Revenue [Policy Text Block]	Revenue recognition Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. See Note 15
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]	Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts Judgments and estimates are used in determining the collectability of accounts receivable and in establishing allowances for doubtful accounts. The Company analyzes specific accounts receivable and historical bad debt experience, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and the age of outstanding balances when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Changes in estimates are reflected in the period they become known. Charge-offs of accounts receivable are made once all collection efforts have been exhausted. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may
Accounts Receivable Other [Policy Text Block]	Accounts receivable-other The Company purchases raw materials and has them delivered to certain suppliers of the Company. The Company pays for the raw materials and then deducts the cost of these materials from payments to the suppliers at the time the related finished goods are invoiced to the Company by those suppliers.
Cost Of Goods Sold And Shipping And Handling Fees And Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cost of goods sold and shipping and handling fees and costs Cost of goods sold for our Uniforms and Related Products segment and our Promotional Products segment consist primarily of direct costs of acquiring inventory, including cost of merchandise, inbound freight charges, purchasing, receiving and inspection costs. Cost of goods sold for our Remote Staffing Solutions segment includes salaries and payroll related benefits for agents. The Company includes shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with out-bound freight are generally recorded in cost of goods sold. Other shipping and handling costs are included in selling and administrative expenses and totaled $14.5 $14.0 $10.9 December 31, 2019 2018 2017
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost ( first first may
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance and repairs which do not 31, 2017, $2.8 $1.0 Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life as follows: Buildings 20 to 40 years Improvements 5 to 40 years Machinery, equipment and fixtures 3 to 10 years Transportation equipment 3 to 5 years Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the leases to the extent that as such improvements have useful lives of at least the terms of the respective leases.
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Intangible assets, net Intangible assets consist of customer relationships, non-compete agreements and trade names acquired in previous business acquisitions. Intangible assets as of December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Item Weighted Average Life (In years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Definite-lived intangible assets: Customer relationships (7-15 year life) 12.7 $ 41,530 $ (11,246 ) $ 41,530 $ (7,733 ) Non-compete agreements (3-7 year life) 5.4 1,411 (589 ) 1,411 (326 ) Total $ 42,941 $ (11,835 ) $ 42,941 $ (8,059 ) Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trade names $ 31,430 $ 31,430 Total intangible assets $ 74,371 $ (11,835 ) $ 74,371 $ (8,059 ) Amortization expense for intangible assets was $3.8 $3.8 $2.4 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Estimated future intangible amortization expense is as follows (in thousands): 2020 $ 3,820 2021 3,819 2022 3,755 2023 2,929 2024 2,265 Thereafter 14,518 Total $ 31,106 Trade names: As part of the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of HPI Direct, Inc. in 2013, $4.7 2016, $8.9 2018, $0.5 $3.2 2018, $14.2 not
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of long-lived assets Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not no December 31, 2019 2018 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets The Company has made acquisitions in the past that included goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets such as trade names are not fourth may not • macroeconomic conditions such as deterioration in general economic conditions, limitations on accessing capital, or other developments in equity and credit markets; • industry and market considerations such as a deterioration in the environment in which the Company operates, an increased competitive environment, a decline in market-dependent multiples or metrics (considered in both absolute terms and relative to peers), a change in the market for the Company’s products or services, or a regulatory or political development; • cost factors such as increases in raw materials, labor, or other costs that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows; • overall financial performance such as negative or declining cash flows or a decline in actual or planned revenue or earnings compared with actual and projected results of relevant prior periods; • other relevant entity-specific events such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, or customers. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested at a level of reporting referred to as “the reporting unit.” The Company’s reporting units are defined as each of its three December 31, 2019 $24.5 $11.8 December 31, 2019 $18.8 $12.6 An entity has the option to first not 50% not not December 31, 2019 2018 2017,
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Employee benefits Pension plan costs are funded currently based on actuarial estimates, with prior service costs amortized over 20
Insurance [Policy Text Block]	Insurance The Company self-insures for certain obligations related to employee health programs. The Company also purchases stop-loss insurance policies to protect it from catastrophic losses. Judgments and estimates are used in determining the potential value associated with reported claims and for losses that have occurred, but have not may
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Taxes on income Income taxes are provided for under the liability method, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not not Note 7
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]	Share-based compensation The Company awards share-based compensation as an incentive for employees to contribute to the Company’s long-term success. The company grants options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and performance shares. The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense for all awards granted to employees, which is based on the fair value of the award on the date of grant. Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of stock compensation awards requires the input of certain highly complex and subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock compensation awards and the Company’s common stock price volatility, risk free interest rate and dividend rate. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock compensation awards represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors change and the Company deems it necessary to use different assumptions, stock compensation expense could be materially different from what has been recorded in the current period.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Other comprehensive income Other comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity during a period, from transactions and other events, excluding changes resulting from investments by owners (e.g., supplemental stock offering) and distributions to owners (e.g., dividends).
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Risks and concentrations Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk include cash in banks in excess of federally insured amounts. The Company manages this risk by maintaining all deposits in high quality financial institutions and periodically performing evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions. When assessing credit risk the Company considers whether the credit risk exists at both the individual and group level. Consideration is given to the activity, region and economic characteristics when assessing if there exists a group concentration risk. At December 31, 2019 2018 no 10 December 31, 2019 2018 five $18.6 $12.8 23 20% none 10% 2019 10.1% 2019 17.8% 2019 Included in accounts receivable-other on the Company’s balance sheets at December 31, 2019 2018 $1.0 $1.6 The Uniform and Related Products segment’s principal fabrics used in the manufacture of its finished goods are cotton, polyester, wool, synthetic and cotton-synthetic blends. The majority of such fabrics are sourced in China. The Promotional Products segment relies on the supply of different types of raw materials, including plastic, glass, fabric and metal. The vast majority of these raw materials are principally sourced from China, either directly by BAMKO or its suppliers. If we are unable to continue to obtain our raw materials and finished products from China or if our suppliers are unable to source raw materials from China, it could significantly disrupt our business. Further, the Company’s suppliers generally source or manufacture finished goods in parts of the world that may
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair value of financial instruments The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximated fair value as of December 31, 2019 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, 2016 02, 842 July 2018, 2018 10, 842, 2018 11, 842” 842 842 January 1, 2019 not January 1, 2019. one not 842. not not $4.1 $1.0 $3.1 $4.6 5.74% $4.9 $4.1 $0.8 Note 10 December 31, 2019 February 2018, 2018 02, 220 2018 02 December 15, 2018 not January 1, 2019 not Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not June 2016, 2016 13, 326 December 15, 2019, November 2019, 2019 10, 326 815 842 December 15, 2022. not January 1, 2020, not January 2017, 2017 04, 2017 04 two December 15, 2019. not In August 2018, 2018 15, 350 40 December 15, 2019 may not

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_2

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life [Table Text Block]	Buildings 20 to 40 years Improvements 5 to 40 years Machinery, equipment and fixtures 3 to 10 years Transportation equipment 3 to 5 years
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Item Weighted Average Life (In years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Definite-lived intangible assets: Customer relationships (7-15 year life) 12.7 $ 41,530 $ (11,246 ) $ 41,530 $ (7,733 ) Non-compete agreements (3-7 year life) 5.4 1,411 (589 ) 1,411 (326 ) Total $ 42,941 $ (11,835 ) $ 42,941 $ (8,059 ) Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trade names $ 31,430 $ 31,430 Total intangible assets $ 74,371 $ (11,835 ) $ 74,371 $ (8,059 )
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	2020 $ 3,820 2021 3,819 2022 3,755 2023 2,929 2024 2,265 Thereafter 14,518 Total $ 31,106

Note 2 - Allowance for Doubtf_2

Note 2 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Balance at the beginning of year $ 2,042 $ 1,382 $ 1,276 Provision for bad debts 1,323 867 1,002 Charge-offs (401 ) (210 ) (901 ) Recoveries - 3 5 Balance at the end of year $ 2,964 $ 2,042 $ 1,382

Note 3 - Reserve for Sales Re_2

Note 3 - Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowance (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Balance at the beginning of year $ 1,893 $ 1,125 $ 1,967 Provision for returns and allowances 4,334 4,908 2,789 Actual returns and allowances paid to customers (4,115 ) (4,140 ) (3,631 ) Balance at the end of year $ 2,112 $ 1,893 $ 1,125

Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)

Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 Finished goods $ 65,413 $ 61,098 Work in process 652 650 Raw materials 7,314 8,455 Inventories $ 73,379 $ 70,203

Note 5 - Property, Plant and _2

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 3,635 $ 3,635 Buildings, improvements and leaseholds 18,745 18,519 Machinery, equipment and fixtures 66,311 58,111 88,691 80,265 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (55,866 ) (51,496 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 32,825 $ 28,769

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Tables

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 BB&T Credit Facilities: Revolving credit facility due May 2023 $ 37,838 $ 1,193 Term loan due February 2024 (“2017 Term Loan”) 25,500 31,500 Term loan due January 2026 (“2018 Term Loan”) 56,488 85,000 $ 119,826 $ 117,693 Less: Payments due within one year included in current liabilities 15,286 6,000 Debt issuance costs 537 171 Long-term debt less current maturities $ 104,003 $ 111,522
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2019 2020 $ 15,286 2021 15,286 2022 15,286 2023 53,124 2024 10,786 Thereafter 10,058 Total debt $ 119,826

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense (Ta

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Current: Federal $ 3,049 $ 3,613 $ 2,846 Tax Cut and Jobs Act - - 265 State and local 1,074 643 647 Foreign 502 789 338 4,625 5,045 4,096 Long-Term: Tax Cut and Jobs Act - - 1,336 Deferred Taxes: Deferred tax (benefit) provision (1,405 ) (625 ) 1,899 Tax Cut and Jobs Act re-measurement - - 2,429 (1,405 ) (625 ) 4,328 Income tax expense $ 3,220 $ 4,420 $ 9,760
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 Deferred income tax assets: Pension accruals $ 2,588 $ 2,729 Operating reserves and other accruals 2,540 1,984 Tax credits 923 748 Valuation allowance on tax credits (923 ) (748 ) Deferred income tax liabilities: Book carrying value in excess of tax basis of property (1,544 ) (1,495 ) Book carrying value in excess of tax basis of intangibles (7,024 ) (6,906 ) Tax effect of revenue recognition standard ASC 606 (1,771 ) (2,657 ) Deferred expenses (1,831 ) (2,130 ) Net deferred income tax liability $ (7,042 ) $ (8,475 )
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Statutory Federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 34.0 % State and local income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit 4.8 % 2.0 % 1.5 % Rate impacts due to foreign operations (3.9 %) (2.7 %) (5.1 %) Changes in uncertain tax positions 1.7 % 0.4 % - Compensation related (0.2 %) 1.4 % (6.1 %) R&D tax credits (0.9 %) (0.4 %) (0.5 %) Other (1.4 %) (1.0 %) (0.1 %) Impact of the Tax Act - - 15.7 % Effective income tax rate 21.1 % 20.7 % 39.4 %
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 Balance at the beginning of year $ 477 $ 400 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 128 56 Additions for tax positions of prior years 173 85 Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations (97 ) (64 ) Balance at the end of year $ 681 $ 477

Note 8 - Benefit Plans (Tables)

Note 8 - Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 Changes in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 27,125 $ 28,386 Service cost 117 108 Interest cost 1,084 970 Actuarial (gain) loss 3,835 (1,597 ) Benefits paid (3,691 ) (742 ) Benefit obligation at end of year 28,470 27,125 Changes in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 19,980 22,145 Actual return on assets 3,547 (1,526 ) Employer contributions 103 103 Benefits paid (3,691 ) (742 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 19,939 19,980 Funded status at end of year $ (8,531 ) $ (7,145 ) Amounts recognized in balance sheets: Other assets $ 1,825 $ 1,663 Other current liabilities (103 ) (103 ) Long-term pension liability (10,253 ) (8,705 ) Net amount recognized $ (8,531 ) $ (7,145 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of: Net actuarial loss $ 10,828 $ 11,417
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 Projected benefit obligation $ 28,470 $ 27,125 Fair value of plan assets (19,939 ) (19,980 ) $ 8,531 $ 7,145
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Service cost - benefits earned during the period $ 117 $ 108 $ 65 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 1,084 970 965 Expected return on plan assets (1,491 ) (1,717 ) (1,218 ) Recognized actuarial loss 1,259 1,132 1,042 Settlement loss 1,110 - 435 Net periodic pension cost after settlements $ 2,079 $ 493 $ 1,289
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Long Term Rate Discount Rate of Return Salary Scale Corporate Plants Corporate Plants Corporate Plants 2018 4.14 % 4.06 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A 2019 3.12 % 3.02 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A Long Term Rate Discount Rate of Return Salary Scale Corporate Plants Corporate Plants Corporate Plants 2017 4.04 % 3.91 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A 2018 3.53 % 3.45 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A 2019 4.14 % 4.06 % 8.00 % 8.00 % N/A N/A
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Percentage of Plan Assets Target December 31, Allocation Investment description 2019 2018 2020 Equity securities 68 % 59 % 60 % Fixed income 31 % 40 % 40 % Other 1 % 1 % - % Total 100 % 100 % 100 %
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Year Projected Benefit Payments 2020 $ 1,115 2021 2,623 2022 1,479 2023 1,795 2024 1,678 2025-2029 7,650

Note 9 - Quarterly Results fo_2

Note 9 - Quarterly Results for 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	Quarters Ended March 31, 2019 June 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2019 Net sales $ 86,552 $ 92,270 $ 89,466 $ 108,413 Gross profit 30,268 32,343 31,451 34,867 Income before taxes on income 2,976 3,652 4,630 4,028 Net income 2,376 2,781 3,921 2,988 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.16 $ 0.19 $ 0.26 $ 0.20 Diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.26 $ 0.20 Average Outstanding Shares (Basic) 14,927,341 14,952,802 14,947,552 14,952,963 Average Outstanding Shares (Diluted) 15,262,654 15,287,357 15,266,850 15,248,770 Quarters Ended March 31, 2018 June 30, 2018(1) September 30, 2018 December 31, 2018 Net sales $ 73,087 $ 82,392 $ 95,870 $ 95,001 Gross profit 24,875 29,278 33,800 33,744 Income before taxes on income 3,320 5,097 7,282 5,696 Net income 2,450 3,817 6,122 4,586 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.17 $ 0.26 $ 0.41 $ 0.31 Diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.25 $ 0.39 $ 0.30 Average Outstanding Shares (Basic) 14,821,659 14,956,221 15,010,660 14,962,603 Average Outstanding Shares (Diluted) 15,457,629 15,559,404 15,499,894 15,371,606

Note 10 - Leases (Tables)

Note 10 - Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Rent expense (prior to adoption of ASC 842) $ - $ 2,149 $ 1,147 Operating lease costs 1,541 - - Short-term lease costs 302 - - Total lease costs, included in selling and administrative expenses $ 1,843 $ 2,149 $ 1,147 Year Ended December 31, 2019 Operating cash flows – cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 1,320 Non-cash – Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities $ 782 Year Ended December 31, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 3.6 Weighted average discount rate 5.61 %
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Operating Leases 2020 $ 1,397 2021 1,074 2022 872 2023 632 2024 58 Thereafter 61 Total lease payments 4,094 Less imputed interest 367 Present value of lease liabilities $ 3,727

Note 12 - Share-based Compens_2

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Stock options and SARs $ 407 $ 984 $ 1,093 Restricted stock 835 551 331 Performance shares(1) 243 729 240 Total share-based compensation expense $ 1,485 $ 2,264 $ 1,664 Related income tax benefit $ 262 $ 282 $ 229
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Stock Options: Risk free interest rate 1.7% 2.5% 2.6% 2.9% 1.8% 2.4% Expected award life (years) 3-10 3-10 5-10 Expected volatility 34.2% 38.8% 35.4% 42.1% 36.6% 41.4% Expected dividend yield 2.3% 2.5% 1.6% 2.1% 1.8% 2.1% Weighted average fair value per share at grant date $ 3.96 $ 5.93 $ 5.56 SARs: Risk free interest rate 2.4 % 2.6 % 1.9 % Expected award life (years) 3 3 5 Expected volatility 34.8 % 38.1 % 36.6 % Expected dividend yield 2.3 % 1.6 % 2.1 % Weighted average fair value per share at grant date $ 3.97 $ 6.06 $ 4.83
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted Average Aggregate No. of Weighted Average Remaining Life Intrinsic Value Shares Exercise Price (in years) (in thousands) Outstanding, January 1, 2019 676,846 $ 15.70 2.99 $ 2,230 Granted 184,994 17.22 Exercised (75,444 ) 6.71 Lapsed or cancelled (85,265) 17.77 Outstanding, December 31, 2019 701,131 $ 16.82 2.95 $ 714 Exercisable, December 31, 2019 496,153 $ 16.54 2.33 $ 714
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Stock Appreciation Right, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted Average Aggregate No. of Weighted Average Remaining Life Intrinsic Value Shares Exercise Price (in years) (in thousands) Outstanding, January 1, 2019 182,894 $ 18.99 2.61 $ 89 Granted 42,841 17.77 Exercised - - Lapsed or cancelled (19,035) 19.67 Outstanding, December 31, 2019 206,700 $ 18.67 2.04 $ - Exercisable, December 31, 2019 168,478 $ 18.88 1.57 $ -
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]	No. of Weighted Average Shares Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding, January 1, 2019 92,032 $ 19.46 Granted 69,530 16.79 Vested (10,396 ) 16.37 Forfeited - - Outstanding, December 31, 2019 151,166 $ 18.44
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]	No. of Weighted Average Shares Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding, January 1, 2019 194,378 $ 20.08 Granted 14,068 17.77 Vested - - Forfeited (14,434 ) 22.03 Outstanding, December 31, 2019 194,012 $ 19.77

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (T

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Net earnings used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands) $ 12,066 $ 16,975 $ 15,022 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 14,945,165 14,937,786 14,510,156 Dilutive common stock equivalents 321,243 534,347 608,612 Total weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 15,266,408 15,472,133 15,118,768 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.81 $ 1.14 $ 1.04 Diluted $ 0.79 $ 1.10 $ 0.99

Note 14 - Other Current Liabi_2

Note 14 - Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 Salaries, wages, commissions and compensated absences $ 7,292 $ 6,483 Accrued rebates 2,076 1,857 Current operating lease liabilities 1,346 - 401K profit sharing accrual 1,352 961 Contract liabilities 1,821 437 Other accrued expenses 5,007 5,029 Other current liabilities $ 18,894 $ 14,767

Note 15 - Net Sales (Tables)

Note 15 - Net Sales (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts Receivables and Contract Assets [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 2018 Accounts receivable - trade $ 79,746 $ 64,017 Current contract assets 38,533 49,236 Current contract liabilities 1,821 437

Note 17 - Operating Segment I_2

Note 17 - Operating Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Uniforms and Related Products Remote Staffing Solutions Promotional Products Intersegment Eliminations Total As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2019: Net sales $ 237,554 $ 36,490 $ 107,511 $ (4,854 ) $ 376,701 Cost of goods sold 155,283 15,066 79,137 (1,714 ) 247,772 Gross margin 82,271 21,424 28,374 (3,140 ) 128,929 Selling and administrative expenses 73,003 13,642 23,777 (3,140 ) 107,282 Other periodic pension cost 1,962 - - - 1,962 Interest expense 3,178 - 1,221 - 4,399 Income before taxes on income $ 4,128 $ 7,782 $ 3,376 $ - $ 15,286 Depreciation and amortization $ 5,975 $ 963 $ 1,334 $ - $ 8,272 Capital expenditures $ 8,150 $ 1,095 $ 427 $ - $ 9,672 Total assets $ 258,916 $ 23,970 $ 76,047 $ - $ 358,933 Uniforms and Related Products Remote Staffing Solutions Promotional Products Intersegment Eliminations Total As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2018: Net sales $ 238,165 $ 31,311 $ 80,913 $ (4,039 ) $ 346,350 Cost of goods sold 154,437 13,404 58,242 (1,430 ) 224,653 Gross margin 83,728 17,907 22,671 (2,609 ) 121,697 Selling and administrative expenses 68,848 11,160 19,311 (2,609 ) 96,710 Other periodic pension cost 385 - - - 385 Interest expense 2,019 - 1,188 - 3,207 Income before taxes on income $ 12,476 $ 6,747 $ 2,172 $ - $ 21,395 Depreciation and amortization $ 5,611 $ 990 $ 1,299 $ - $ 7,900 Capital expenditures $ 2,794 $ 1,581 $ 494 $ - $ 4,869 Total assets(1) $ 254,138 $ 19,717 $ 61,231 $ - $ 335,086 Uniforms and Related Products Remote Staffing Solutions Promotional Products Intersegment Eliminations Total As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2017: Net sales $ 204,644 $ 23,021 $ 42,904 $ (3,755 ) $ 266,814 Cost of goods sold 132,181 10,561 29,044 (1,324 ) 170,462 Gross margin 72,463 12,460 13,860 (2,431 ) 96,352 Selling and administrative expenses 52,967 7,877 12,179 (2,431 ) 70,592 Other periodic pension cost 1,224 - - - 1,224 Gain (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment (2 ) 1,050 - - 1,048 Interest expense 387 - 415 - 802 Income before taxes on income $ 17,883 $ 5,633 $ 1,266 $ - $ 24,782 Depreciation and amortization $ 4,223 $ 846 $ 584 $ - $ 5,653 Capital expenditures $ 2,870 $ 1,156 $ 219 $ - $ 4,245 Total assets(1) $ 146,259 $ 18,170 $ 54,509 $ - $ 218,938

Note 18 - Acquisition of Busi_2

Note 18 - Acquisition of Businesses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Cash consideration at closing $ 84,430 Superior common stock issued 3,763 Cash and working capital adjustment 2,521 Total Consideration $ 90,714 Cash consideration at closing $ 7,222 Restricted shares of Superior common stock issued 1,657 Contingent consideration 3,209 Total Consideration $ 12,088
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Cash $ 1,360 Accounts receivable 9,657 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,248 Inventories 28,895 Property, plant and equipment 1,134 Contract assets 2,535 Identifiable intangible assets 41,020 Goodwill 20,323 Total assets $ 106,172 Accounts payable 5,030 Deferred tax liability 9,461 Other current liabilities 967 Total liabilities $ 15,458 Accounts receivable $ 5,051 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 969 Property, plant and equipment 131 Identifiable intangible assets 6,495 Goodwill 4,169 Total assets $ 16,815 Accounts payable 3,374 Other current liabilities 1,353 Total liabilities $ 4,727

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_3

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2019	May 02, 2018	Dec. 01, 2017	Aug. 21, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total	$ 107,282	$ 96,710	$ 70,592
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total	5		2,858
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property			1,048
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	3,800	3,800	2,400
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	0	0	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 36,292	33,961
Pension Plan Prior Service Costs Amortization Term	20 years
Other Receivables	$ 1,083	1,744
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	3,727
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	1,346
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	2,380
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due, Total	$ 4,094
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	5.61%
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 5,445
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Total				$ 4,100
Operating Lease, Liability, Current				1,000
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent				3,100
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due, Total				$ 4,600
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent				5.74%
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset				$ 4,900
Prepaid Rent				$ (800)
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Largest [Member]
Other Receivables	$ 1,000	$ 1,600
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Five Largest [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	23.00%	20.00%
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total	$ 18,600	$ 12,800
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Five Largest [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	17.80%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Largest [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.10%
Uniforms and Related Products [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure	$ 18,800
Goodwill, Ending Balance	24,500
Promotional Products [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure	12,600
Goodwill, Ending Balance	11,800
HPI [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure									$ 4,700
BAMKO [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure								$ 8,900
Public Identity [Member]
Goodwill, Ending Balance							$ 600
Public Identity [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure		500
Tangerine [Member]
Goodwill, Ending Balance						$ 4,169
Tangerine [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure		3,200
CID Resources [Member]
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	1,900	1,300
Goodwill, Ending Balance					$ 20,323
CID Resources [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure		14,200
Shipping and Handling [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total	$ 14,500	$ 14,000	$ 10,900
BAMKO [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest	99.00%

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_4

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	20 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	40 years
Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	5 years
Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	40 years
Machinery, Equipment and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	3 years
Machinery, Equipment and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	10 years
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	3 years
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	5 years

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_5

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accumulated amortization	$ (11,835)	$ (8,059)
Total intangible assets	74,371	74,371
Trade Names [Member]
Trade names	$ 31,430	31,430
Customer Relationships [Member]
Weighted average life (Year)	12 years 255 days
Gross carrying amount	$ 41,530	41,530
Accumulated amortization	$ (11,246)	(7,733)
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Weighted average life (Year)	5 years 146 days
Gross carrying amount	$ 1,411	1,411
Accumulated amortization	$ (589)	$ (326)

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_6

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Intangible Assets (Details) (Parentheticals)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Customer Relationships [Member]
Weighted average life (Year)	12 years 255 days
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Weighted average life (Year)	7 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Weighted average life (Year)	15 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Weighted average life (Year)	5 years 146 days
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Weighted average life (Year)	3 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Weighted average life (Year)	7 years

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_7

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Future Intangible Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
2020	$ 3,820
2021	3,819
2022	3,755
2023	2,929
2024	2,265
Thereafter	14,518
Total	$ 31,106

Note 2 - Allowance for Doubtf_3

Note 2 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance at the beginning of year	$ 2,042	$ 1,382	$ 1,276
Provision for bad debts - accounts receivable	1,323	867	1,002
Charge-offs	(401)	(210)	(901)
Recoveries		3	5
Balance at the end of year	$ 2,964	$ 2,042	$ 1,382

Note 3 - Reserve for Sales Re_3

Note 3 - Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowance - Reserve for Sales Returns and Allowances (Details) - Allowance For Sales Returns 1 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance at the beginning of year	$ 1,893	$ 1,125	$ 1,967
Provision for returns and allowances	4,334	4,908	2,789
Actual returns and allowances paid to customers	(4,115)	(4,140)	(3,631)
Balance at the end of year	$ 2,112	$ 1,893	$ 1,125

Note 4 - Inventories - Inventor

Note 4 - Inventories - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Finished goods	$ 65,413	$ 61,098
Work in process	652	650
Raw materials	7,314	8,455
Inventories	$ 73,379	$ 70,203

Note 5 - Property, Plant and _3

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction, Total	$ 8,272	$ 7,906	$ 5,653
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction, Total	$ 4,500	$ 4,100	$ 3,300

Note 5 - Property, Plant and _4

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 88,691	$ 80,265
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(55,866)	(51,496)
Property, plant and equipment, net	32,825	28,769
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,635	3,635
Buildings Improvements and Leaseholds [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	18,745	18,519
Machinery, Equipment and Fixtures [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 66,311	$ 58,111

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 26, 2019	Jan. 22, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	May 02, 2018USD ($)	May 01, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total				$ 163,645	$ 127,439	$ 77,573
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two				15,286
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate									3.12%
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four				53,124
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three				15,286
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five				10,786
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount									$ 18,000
Derivative, Notional Amount, Monthly Reduction Amount									$ 300
Derivative, Swaption Interest Rate								3.05%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount								$ 17,500
Derivative Liability, Total							$ 100
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Asset, Total				200
Credit Agreement [Member]
EBITA Ratio	5	4
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio			1.25
Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 65,000							$ 42,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total			$ 20,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year				6,000
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Six				1,500
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two				$ 6,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage				2.43%
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four				$ 6,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three				6,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five				$ 6,000
Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				0.68%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.50%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount							85,000
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Six				$ 9,300
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two				9,300
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Eight				$ 800
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage				2.60%
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four				$ 9,300
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three				9,300
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five				9,300
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Seven				$ 9,300
Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan 2 [Member] | Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				0.85%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan 2 [Member] | Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.65%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity										$ 35,000
Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Fifth Third Bank [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity								$ 35,000
Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | BB&T [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity							$ 75,000

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Long-

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Long-term debt, gross	$ 119,826	$ 117,693
Payments due within one year included in current liabilities	15,286	6,000
Debt issuance costs	537	171
Long-term debt less current maturities	104,003	111,522
BB&T [Member] | Term Loan Maturing January 22, 2026 [Member]
Long-term debt, gross	37,838	1,193
BB&T [Member] | Term Loan Maturing February 26, 2024 [Member]
Long-term debt, gross	25,500	31,500
BB&T [Member] | Term Loan Maturing May 2020 [Member]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 56,488	$ 85,000

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Contr

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Contractual Maturities of Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
2020	$ 15,286
2021	15,286
2022	15,286
2023	53,124
2024	10,786
Thereafter	10,058
Total debt	$ 119,826

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense (De

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	21.00%	21.00%	34.00%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ 3,220	$ 4,420	$ 9,760
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions			4,000
Net Discrete Tax Adjustment, Tax Act			3,300
Net Discrete Tax Adjustment, Other Miscellaneous Discrete Items			700
Accumulated Foreign Earnings and Profits Tax Rate, Liquid Assets		15.50%
Accumulated Foreign Earnings and Profits Tax Rate, Unremitted Foreign E&P		8.00%
Additional Deferred Tax Expense	900
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense, Total	200	$ 100	100
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	100	100	$ 100
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total	200	100
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$ 100
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Open Tax Year	2016 2017 2018 2019
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Open Tax Year	2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 900	$ 600

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense - I

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense - Income Tax Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Federal	$ 3,049	$ 3,613	$ 2,846
Tax Cut and Jobs Act			265
State and local	1,074	643	647
Foreign	502	789	338
	4,625	5,045	4,096
Tax Cut and Jobs Act			1,336
Deferred tax (benefit) provision	(1,405)	(625)	1,899
Tax Cut and Jobs Act re-measurement			2,429
	(1,405)	(625)	4,328
Income tax expense	$ 3,220	$ 4,420	$ 9,760

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense - D

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense - Deferred Income Tax Asset (Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred income tax assets:
Pension accruals	$ 2,588	$ 2,729
Operating reserves and other accruals	2,540	1,984
Tax credits	923	748
Valuation allowance on tax credits	(923)	(748)
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Book carrying value in excess of tax basis of property	(1,544)	(1,495)
Book carrying value in excess of tax basis of intangibles	(7,024)	(6,906)
Tax effect of revenue recognition standard ASC 606	(1,771)	(2,657)
Deferred expenses	(1,831)	(2,130)
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (7,042)	$ (8,475)

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense -_2

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense - Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statutory Federal income tax rate	21.00%	21.00%	34.00%
State and local income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit	4.80%	2.00%	1.50%
Rate impacts due to foreign operations	(3.90%)	(2.70%)	(5.10%)
Changes in uncertain tax positions	1.70%	0.40%
Compensation related	(0.20%)	1.40%	(6.10%)
R&D tax credits	(0.90%)	(0.40%)	(0.50%)
Other	(1.40%)	(1.00%)	(0.10%)
Impact of the Tax Act			15.70%
Effective income tax rate	21.10%	20.70%	39.40%

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense - U

Note 7 - Income Tax Expense - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations	$ (100)	$ (100)	$ (100)
Excluding Interest and Penalties [Member]
Balance at the beginning of year	477	400
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	128	56
Additions for tax positions of prior years	173	85
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations	(97)	(64)
Balance at the end of year	$ 681	$ 477	$ 400

Note 8 - Benefit Plans (Details

Note 8 - Benefit Plans (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans Number of Plans	2
Defined Benefit Plans Retirement Age	65 years
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan, Total	$ (8,531)	$ (7,145)
Other Assets [Member] | Nonqualified Plan [Member]
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	4,300	2,900
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | Nonqualified Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent, Total	4,100	2,900
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan, Total	1,800
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization, Next Fiscal Year, Total	(1,300)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year	100
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan, Total	10,400
Postretirement Life Insurance [Member]
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	3,600	2,700
Postretirement Life Insurance [Member] | Life Insurance Contracts [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Total	$ 700	(300)	$ 300
401(K) Plan [Member}
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	25.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution, Percent	3.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$ 900	$ 800	$ 1,000

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Define

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Defined Benefit Plans Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Changes in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 27,125	$ 28,386
Service cost	117	108	$ 65
Interest cost	1,084	970	965
Actuarial (gain) loss	3,835	(1,597)
Benefits paid	(3,691)	(742)
Benefit obligation at end of year	28,470	27,125	28,386
Changes in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	19,980	22,145
Actual return on assets	3,547	(1,526)
Employer contributions	103	103
Benefits paid	(3,691)	(742)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	19,939	19,980	$ 22,145
Funded status at end of year	(8,531)	(7,145)
Amounts recognized in balance sheets:
Other assets	1,825	1,663
Other current liabilities	(103)	(103)
Long-term pension liability	(10,253)	(8,705)
Net amount recognized	(8,531)	(7,145)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
Net actuarial loss	$ 10,828	$ 11,417

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Pensio

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Pension Plans With Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Projected benefit obligation	$ 28,470	$ 27,125
Fair value of plan assets	(19,939)	(19,980)
	$ 8,531	$ 7,145

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Net Pe

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Service cost - benefits earned during the period	$ 117	$ 108	$ 65
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	1,084	970	965
Expected return on plan assets	(1,491)	(1,717)	(1,218)
Recognized actuarial loss	1,259	1,132	1,042
Settlement loss	1,110		435
Net periodic pension cost after settlements	$ 2,079	$ 493	$ 1,289

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Assump

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Corporate Segment [Member]
Benefit obligations, discount rate	3.12%	4.14%
Benefit obligations, long term rate of return	8.00%	8.00%
Benefit obligations, salary scale
Benefit cost, discount rate	4.14%	3.53%	4.04%
Benefit cost, long term rate of return	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Benefit cost, salary scale
Plants [Member]
Benefit obligations, discount rate	3.02%	4.06%
Benefit obligations, long term rate of return	8.00%	8.00%
Benefit obligations, salary scale
Benefit cost, discount rate	4.06%	3.45%	3.91%
Benefit cost, long term rate of return	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Benefit cost, salary scale

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Actual

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Actual and Target Pension Plan Asset Allocation (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Percentage of plan assets	100.00%	100.00%
Target allocation	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Percentage of plan assets	68.00%	59.00%
Target allocation	60.00%
Fixed Income Investments [Member]
Percentage of plan assets	31.00%	40.00%
Target allocation	40.00%
Other than Securities Investment [Member]
Percentage of plan assets	1.00%	1.00%
Target allocation

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Projec

Note 8 - Benefit Plans - Projected Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
2020	$ 1,115
2021	2,623
2022	1,479
2023	1,795
2024	1,678
2025-2029	$ 7,650

Note 9 - Quarterly Results fo_3

Note 9 - Quarterly Results for 2017 and 2018 (Unaudited) - Quarterly Results (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	[1]	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net sales	$ 108,413	$ 89,466	$ 92,270	$ 86,552	$ 95,001	$ 95,870	$ 82,392		$ 73,087	$ 376,701	$ 346,350	$ 266,814
Gross profit	34,867	31,451	32,343	30,268	33,744	33,800	29,278		24,875	128,929	121,697	96,352
Income before taxes on income	4,028	4,630	3,652	2,976	5,696	7,282	5,097		3,320
Net income	$ 2,988	$ 3,921	$ 2,781	$ 2,376	$ 4,586	$ 6,122	$ 3,817		$ 2,450	$ 12,066	$ 16,975	$ 15,022
Net income per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.26	$ 0.19	$ 0.16	$ 0.31	$ 0.41	$ 0.26		$ 0.17	$ 0.81	$ 1.14	$ 1.04
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.26	$ 0.18	$ 0.16	$ 0.30	$ 0.39	$ 0.25		$ 0.16	$ 0.79	$ 1.10	$ 0.99
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, basic (in shares)	14,952,963	14,947,552	14,952,802	14,927,341	14,962,603	15,010,660	14,956,221		14,821,659	14,945,165	14,937,786	14,510,156
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, diluted (in shares)	15,248,770	15,266,850	15,287,357	15,262,654	15,371,606	15,499,894	15,559,404		15,457,629	15,266,408	15,472,133	15,118,768
Net sales	$ 108,413	$ 89,466	$ 92,270	$ 86,552	$ 95,001	$ 95,870	$ 82,392		$ 73,087	$ 376,701	$ 346,350	$ 266,814
Gross profit	34,867	31,451	32,343	30,268	33,744	33,800	29,278		24,875	128,929	121,697	96,352
Income before taxes on income	4,028	4,630	3,652	2,976	5,696	7,282	5,097		3,320
Net income	$ 2,988	$ 3,921	$ 2,781	$ 2,376	$ 4,586	$ 6,122	$ 3,817		$ 2,450	$ 12,066	$ 16,975	$ 15,022
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.26	$ 0.19	$ 0.16	$ 0.31	$ 0.41	$ 0.26		$ 0.17	$ 0.81	$ 1.14	$ 1.04
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.26	$ 0.18	$ 0.16	$ 0.30	$ 0.39	$ 0.25		$ 0.16	$ 0.79	$ 1.10	$ 0.99
[1]	On May 2, 2018, the Company acquired CID, which manufactures medical uniforms, lab coats, and layers, and sells its products to specialty uniform retailers, ecommerce medical uniform retailers, and other retailers. For further details relating to this acquisition, refer to Note 18.

Note 10 - Leases (Details Textu

Note 10 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	$ 1,346
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	2,380
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	5,445
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	3,727
Operating Lease Right of Use Assets [Member]
Prepaid Rent	$ 1,800
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	8 years

Note 10 - Leases - Lease Cost (

Note 10 - Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Rent expense (prior to adoption of ASC 842)		$ 2,149	$ 1,147
Operating lease costs	1,541
Short-term lease costs	302
Total lease costs, included in selling and administrative expenses	1,843	$ 2,149	$ 1,147
Operating cash flows – cash paid for operating lease liabilities	1,320
Non-cash – Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities	$ 782
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) (Year)	3 years 219 days
Weighted average discount rate	5.61%

Note 10 - Leases - Maturities o

Note 10 - Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
2020	$ 1,397
2021	1,074
2022	872
2023	632
2024	58
Thereafter	61
Total lease payments	4,094
Less imputed interest	367
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 3,727

Note 12 - Share-based Compens_3

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	5,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	3,305,302
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Reversed	$ 500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	2 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	5 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	$ 800	$ 1,200	$ 4,200
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	283	727	1,872
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit	100	100	800
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total	$ 400
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 36 days
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total	$ 0	100	3,500
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 36 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Equity Instruments Other than Options		$ 100	$ 1,300
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount	$ 100
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 219 days
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount	$ 1,400
Performance Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Performance Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	5 years
Additional Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total	$ 1,400
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 182 days
Additional Performance Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Additional Performance Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	5 years
Common Stock [Member]
Shares Received from Stock Options Exercised	12,450	6,894	50,981
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	33,172	26,234	144,443
Outside Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years

Note 12 - Share-based Compens_4

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation - Shared-based Compensation Expense and the Related Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based compensation expense		$ 1,485	$ 2,264	$ 1,664
Related income tax benefit		262	282	229
Stock Options and SARs [Member]
Share-based compensation expense		407	984	1,093
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based compensation expense		835	551	331
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	[1]	$ 243	$ 729	$ 240
[1]	During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company reversed $0.5 million of previously recognized expense for certain performance awards after determining that the performance conditions are not expected to be met.

Note 12 - Share-based Compens_5

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation - Summary of Significant Assumptions for Share-based Compensation Awards (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Weighted average fair value per share at grant date (in dollars per share)	$ 3.96	$ 5.93	$ 5.56
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Risk free interest rate	1.70%	2.60%	1.80%
Expected award life (years) (Year)	3 years	3 years	5 years
Expected volatility	34.20%	35.40%	36.60%
Expected dividend yield	2.30%	1.60%	1.80%
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Risk free interest rate	2.50%	2.90%	2.40%
Expected award life (years) (Year)	10 years	10 years	10 years
Expected volatility	38.80%	42.10%	41.40%
Expected dividend yield	2.50%	2.10%	2.10%
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Risk free interest rate	2.40%	2.60%	1.90%
Expected award life (years) (Year)	3 years	3 years	5 years
Expected volatility	34.80%	38.10%	36.60%
Expected dividend yield	2.30%	1.60%	2.10%
Weighted average fair value per share at grant date (in dollars per share)	$ 3.97	$ 6.06	$ 4.83

Note 12 - Share-based Compens_6

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Outstanding, options (in shares)	676,846
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 15.70
Outstanding, weighted average remaining life (Year)	2 years 346 days	2 years 361 days
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 714	$ 2,230
Granted (in shares)	184,994
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.22
Exercised (in shares)	(75,444)
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 6.71
Lapsed or cancelled (in shares)	(85,265)
Lapsed or cancelled, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.77
Outstanding, options (in shares)	701,131	676,846
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 16.82	$ 15.70
Exercisable, options (in shares)	496,153
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price, options (in dollars per share)	$ 16.54
Exercisable, weighted average remaining life, options (Year)	2 years 120 days
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value, options	$ 714

Note 12 - Share-based Compens_7

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation - Stock-settled Stock Appreciation Rights Transactions (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Outstanding SARS (in shares)	182,894
Outstanding SARS, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.99
Outstanding SARS, weighted average remaining life (Year)	2 years 14 days	2 years 222 days
Outstanding SARS, aggregate intrinsic value		$ 89
Granted SARs (in shares)	42,841
Granted SARS, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.77
Exercised SARs (in shares)
Exercised SARS, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Lapsed or cancelled (in shares)	(19,035)
Lapsed or cancelled, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 19.67
Outstanding SARS (in shares)	206,700	182,894
Outstanding SARS, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.67	$ 18.99
Exercisable (in shares)	168,478
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.88
Exercisable, weighted average remaining life (Year)	1 year 208 days
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value

Note 12 - Share-based Compens_8

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Transactions (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	92,032
Outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.46
Granted (in shares) | shares	69,530
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 16.79
Vested (in shares) | shares	(10,396)
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 16.37
Forfeited (in shares) | shares
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	151,166
Outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 18.44

Note 12 - Share-based Compens_9

Note 12 - Share-based Compensation - Performance Share Transactions (Details) - Performance Shares [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	194,378
Outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 20.08
Granted (in shares) | shares	14,068
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.77
Vested (in shares) | shares
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(14,434)
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 22.03
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	194,012
Outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.77

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (D

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	448,298	322,000	37,450

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share -

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	[1]	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 2,988	$ 3,921	$ 2,781	$ 2,376	$ 4,586	$ 6,122	$ 3,817		$ 2,450	$ 12,066	$ 16,975	$ 15,022
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	14,952,963	14,947,552	14,952,802	14,927,341	14,962,603	15,010,660	14,956,221		14,821,659	14,945,165	14,937,786	14,510,156
Dilutive common stock equivalents (in shares)										321,243	534,347	608,612
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, diluted (in shares)	15,248,770	15,266,850	15,287,357	15,262,654	15,371,606	15,499,894	15,559,404		15,457,629	15,266,408	15,472,133	15,118,768
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.26	$ 0.19	$ 0.16	$ 0.31	$ 0.41	$ 0.26		$ 0.17	$ 0.81	$ 1.14	$ 1.04
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.26	$ 0.18	$ 0.16	$ 0.30	$ 0.39	$ 0.25		$ 0.16	$ 0.79	$ 1.10	$ 0.99
[1]	On May 2, 2018, the Company acquired CID, which manufactures medical uniforms, lab coats, and layers, and sells its products to specialty uniform retailers, ecommerce medical uniform retailers, and other retailers. For further details relating to this acquisition, refer to Note 18.

Note 14 - Other Current Liabi_3

Note 14 - Other Current Liabilities - Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Salaries, wages, commissions and compensated absences	$ 7,292	$ 6,483
Accrued rebates	2,076	1,857
Current operating lease liabilities	1,346
401K profit sharing accrual	1,352	961
Contract liabilities	1,821	437
Other accrued expenses	5,007	5,029
Other current liabilities	$ 18,894	$ 14,767

Note 15 - Net Sales (Details Te

Note 15 - Net Sales (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2018USD ($)
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	$ 11.2

Note 15 - Net Sales - Accounts

Note 15 - Net Sales - Accounts Receivables and Contract Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable - trade	$ 79,746	$ 64,017
Current contract assets	38,533	49,236
Current contract liabilities	$ 1,821	$ 437

Note 16 - Stock Repurchase Pl_2

Note 16 - Stock Repurchase Plan (Details Textual) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	May 02, 2019	Aug. 01, 2008
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased				1,000,000
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	49,091	58,216
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	700,909		750,000

Note 17 - Operating Segment I_3

Note 17 - Operating Segment Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Number of Operating Segments	3

Note 17 - Operating Segment I_4

Note 17 - Operating Segment Information - Information Related to the Operations of the Company's Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	[1]	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net sales	$ 108,413	$ 89,466	$ 92,270	$ 86,552	$ 95,001	$ 95,870	$ 82,392		$ 73,087	$ 376,701	$ 346,350	$ 266,814
Cost of goods sold										247,772	224,653	170,462
Gross margin	34,867	$ 31,451	$ 32,343	$ 30,268	33,744	$ 33,800	$ 29,278		$ 24,875	128,929	121,697	96,352
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total										107,282	96,710	70,592
Other periodic pension cost										1,962	385	1,224
Interest expense										4,399	3,207	802
Income before taxes on income										15,286	21,395	24,782
Depreciation and amortization										8,272	7,906	5,653
Capital expenditures										9,672	4,869	4,248
Total assets	358,933				335,086					358,933	335,086	218,938
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property												1,048
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Net sales										(4,854)	(4,039)	(3,755)
Cost of goods sold										(1,714)	(1,430)	(1,324)
Gross margin										(3,140)	(2,609)	(2,431)
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total										(3,140)	(2,609)	(2,431)
Other periodic pension cost
Interest expense
Income before taxes on income
Depreciation and amortization
Capital expenditures
Total assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Uniforms and Related Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Net sales										237,554	238,165	204,644
Cost of goods sold										155,283	154,437	132,181
Gross margin										82,271	83,728	72,463
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total										73,003	68,848	52,967
Other periodic pension cost										1,962	385	1,224
Interest expense										3,178	2,019	387
Income before taxes on income										4,128	12,476	17,883
Depreciation and amortization										5,975	5,611	4,223
Capital expenditures										8,150	2,794	2,870
Total assets	258,916				254,138					258,916	254,138	146,259
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property												(2)
Remote Staffing Solutions [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Net sales										36,490	31,311	23,021
Cost of goods sold										15,066	13,404	10,561
Gross margin										21,424	17,907	12,460
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total										13,642	11,160	7,877
Other periodic pension cost
Interest expense
Income before taxes on income										7,782	6,747	5,633
Depreciation and amortization										963	990	846
Capital expenditures										1,095	1,581	1,156
Total assets	23,970				19,717					23,970	19,717	18,170
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property												1,050
Promotional Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Net sales										107,511	80,913	42,904
Cost of goods sold										79,137	58,242	29,044
Gross margin										28,374	22,671	13,860
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total										23,777	19,311	12,179
Other periodic pension cost
Interest expense										1,221	1,188	415
Income before taxes on income										3,376	2,172	1,266
Depreciation and amortization										1,334	1,299	584
Capital expenditures										427	494	219
Total assets	$ 76,047				$ 61,231					$ 76,047	$ 61,231	54,509
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
[1]	On May 2, 2018, the Company acquired CID, which manufactures medical uniforms, lab coats, and layers, and sells its products to specialty uniform retailers, ecommerce medical uniform retailers, and other retailers. For further details relating to this acquisition, refer to Note 18.

Note 18 - Acquisition of Busi_3

Note 18 - Acquisition of Businesses (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	May 02, 2018	Dec. 01, 2017	Aug. 21, 2017	Mar. 08, 2016	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2020
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total						$ 3,800	$ 3,800	$ 2,400
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current						1,905	941
Goodwill, Ending Balance						$ 36,292	33,961
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life						12 years 255 days
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life						5 years 146 days
CID Resources [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 84,430
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	150,094
Working Capital Target Amount	$ 2,500
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments					$ 2,400
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory					(1,800)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Accounts Payable					$ 600
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total	41,020
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total						$ 1,900	1,300
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs							2,100
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue							22,300	65,300
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)							$ 2,700	$ 400
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic							$ 0.17	$ 0.02
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total	90,714
Goodwill, Ending Balance	20,323
CID Resources [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total	14,200
CID Resources [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total	$ 26,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
CID Resources [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total	$ 800
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
BAMKO [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$ 15,200
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares				324,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interested Issued, Vesting Period				5 years
Business Combination, Liabilities Arising From Contingencies, Earn Out Liability, Before Discount				$ 5,500
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total						2,800
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current						1,100
Public Identity [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 800
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares			54,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total			$ 1,700
Business Acquisition, Equity Interested Issued, Vesting Period			3 years
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total						100
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High			$ 400
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total			2,300
Goodwill, Ending Balance			$ 600
Tangerine [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 7,200
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares		83,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Accounts Payable						500	$ 600	$ 100
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total		$ 6,495
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs								200
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue								35,100
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)								$ 100
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic								$ 0.01
Business Acquisition, Equity Interested Issued, Vesting Period		4 years
Business Combination, Liabilities Arising From Contingencies, Earn Out Liability, Before Discount		$ 5,500
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total						$ 2,600
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total		12,088
Goodwill, Ending Balance		4,169
Tangerine [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current									$ 800
Tangerine [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total		3,200
Tangerine [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total		$ 3,100
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		7 years
Tangerine [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total		$ 200

Note 18 - Acquisition of Busi_4

Note 18 - Acquisition of Businesses - Purchase Price (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 02, 2018	Dec. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash consideration at closing				$ 85,597	$ 7,988
CID Resources [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 84,430
Superior common stock issued	3,763
Cash and working capital adjustment	2,521
Total Consideration	90,714
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total	$ 90,714
Tangerine [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 7,200
Superior common stock issued		1,657
Total Consideration		12,088
Cash consideration at closing		7,222
Contingent consideration		3,209
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total		$ 12,088

Note 18 - Acquisition of Busi_5

Note 18 - Acquisition of Businesses - Aggregate Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	May 02, 2018	Dec. 01, 2017
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 36,292	$ 33,961
CID Resources [Member]
Cash			$ 1,360
Accounts receivable			9,657
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,248
Inventories			28,895
Property, plant and equipment			1,134
Contract assets			2,535
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total			41,020
Goodwill, Ending Balance			20,323
Total assets			106,172
Accounts payable			5,030
Deferred tax liability			9,461
Other current liabilities			967
Total liabilities			$ 15,458
Tangerine [Member]
Accounts receivable				$ 5,051
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				969
Property, plant and equipment				131
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total				6,495
Goodwill, Ending Balance				4,169
Total assets				16,815
Accounts payable				3,374
Other current liabilities				1,353
Total liabilities				$ 4,727