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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Operating Partnership (Details)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Operating Partnership (Details) (Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ (3,605) $ 1,257 $ (2,721) $ 1,107
Amortization of cash flow hedges (99) (94) (293) (276)
Unrealized gains on foreign currency translation adjustments (5,194) (79) (4,546) 124
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges 952 0 (386) 0
Realized loss on foreign currency       129
Ending balance (7,946) 1,084 (7,946) 1,084
Foreign Currency [Member]
       
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (4,196) 327 (4,844) (5)
Unrealized gains on foreign currency translation adjustments (5,194) (79) (4,546) 124
Realized loss on foreign currency       129
Ending balance (9,390) 248 (9,390) 248
Cash flow hedges [Member]
       
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 591 930 2,123 1,112
Amortization of cash flow hedges (99) (94) (293) (276)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges 952   (386)  
Realized loss on foreign currency       0
Ending balance $ 1,444 $ 836 $ 1,444 $ 836