Reportable Segments and Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Disaggregate Revenue for Each Business Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 244,169	$ 222,362
Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	157,076	151,221
Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	87,093	71,141
Machine Clothing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	154,062	148,206
Machine Clothing | Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	153,163	147,341
Machine Clothing | Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	899	865
Albany Engineered Composites
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	90,107	74,156
Albany Engineered Composites | Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	3,913	3,880
Albany Engineered Composites | Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	86,194	70,276
ASC
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	39,712	27,084
ASC | Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0
ASC | Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	39,712	27,084
Other AEC
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	50,395	47,072
Other AEC | Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	3,913	3,880
Other AEC | Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 46,482	$ 43,192