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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2010
Oct. 25, 2010
Jul. 02, 2009
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Hanesbrands Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001359841    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Oct. 02, 2010    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-02    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,387,889,493
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   95,778,117