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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company (Schedule of Reclassifications of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company (Schedule of Reclassifications of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income $ (99) $ (94) $ (293) $ (147)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Cash flow hedges [Member]
       
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (94) (89) (278) (263)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member]
       
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 123