Reportable Segments and Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Financial Data by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 244,169	$ 222,362
Operating income	38,754	41,818
Other expense/(income), net	(3,928)	600
Income before income taxes	39,073	37,649
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	(12,085)	(11,483)
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	(652)	(529)
Interest expense	4,261	4,098
Other expense/(income), net	(3,928)	600
Machine Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	154,062	148,206
Machine Clothing | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	154,062	148,206
Operating income	49,644	50,363
Albany Engineered Composites
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	90,107	74,156
Operating income	700
Albany Engineered Composites | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	90,107	74,156
Operating income	$ 1,195	$ 2,938