Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Business Segments (Details)

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Business Segments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2014
Mar. 30, 2013
Mar. 29, 2014
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Mar. 30, 2013
Sep. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Number of business segments     2    
Net sales $ 114,458 $ 120,092 $ 214,470 $ 226,842  
Segment operating earnings (loss) 834 2,564 159 3,410  
Segment assets 358,258 320,098 358,258 320,098 351,762
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]          
Segment operating earnings (loss) 834 2,564 159 3,410  
Unallocated interest expense 1,455 1,015 2,913 1,902  
(Loss) income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes (621) 1,549 (2,754) 1,508  
Basics [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net sales 64,134 67,445 122,712 126,247  
Segment operating earnings (loss) 1,098 3,655 3,546 7,296  
Segment assets 171,223 166,771 171,223 166,771  
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]          
Segment operating earnings (loss) 1,098 3,655 3,546 7,296  
Branded [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net sales 50,324 52,647 91,758 100,595  
Segment operating earnings (loss) (264) (1,091) (3,387) (3,886)  
Segment assets 187,035 153,327 187,035 153,327  
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]          
Segment operating earnings (loss) $ (264) $ (1,091) $ (3,387) $ (3,886)