Kontoor Brands, Inc. Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Location of Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2026	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	$ (969)	$ 19,765	$ 33,829
Net revenues
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	(1,409)	(2,019)	(219)
Cost of goods sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	(3,287)	17,476	23,588
Other income (expense), net
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	47	361	527
Interest expense
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	$ 3,680	$ 3,947	$ 9,933