Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Equity-Based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details)

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Equity-Based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Equity-based compensation expense $ 15,319 $ 14,712 $ 14,750
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount 985 837 709
Restricted Shares [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Equity-based compensation expense 10,976 11,220 9,978
Notional Unit Performance Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Equity-based compensation expense 3,967 3,030 4,313
Employee Stock Option [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Equity-based compensation expense $ 376 $ 462 $ 459