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6 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2016
May. 06, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name DELTA APPAREL, INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001101396  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-01  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 02, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   7,713,505