| Cover | Aug. 18, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 18, 2023 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity File Number | 001-32404 |
| Entity Registrant Name | POLARITYTE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001076682 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 06-1529524 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1960 S. 4250 West |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Salt Lake City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | UT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 84104 |
| City Area Code | (800) |
| Local Phone Number | 560-3983 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 |
| Trading Symbol | PTE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
