Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2016
Nov. 15, 2016
Apr. 02, 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-K    
Document Period End Date Oct. 01, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   7,579,255  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 136.2