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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2016
Oct. 21, 2016
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Oct. 01, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Trading Symbol HBI  
Entity Registrant Name Hanesbrands Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001359841  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   377,945,180