Kontoor Brands, Inc. Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Schedule of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2026	Sep. 27, 2025	Oct. 03, 2026	Sep. 27, 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (1,985)	$ 1,085	$ (2,189)	$ 25,120
Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	34	946	65	875
Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	(2,005)	0	(2,542)	24,106
Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (14)	$ 139	$ 288	$ 139