Reportable Segments and Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Financial Data by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 269,096	$ 244,169
Operating income	40,542	38,754
Other (income)/expense, net	(455)	(3,928)
Income before income taxes	37,707	39,073
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	(17,840)	(12,085)
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	(1,102)	(652)
Interest expense	4,392	4,261
Other (income)/expense, net	(455)	(3,928)
Machine Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	153,222	154,062
Machine Clothing | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	153,222	154,062
Operating income	48,964	49,644
Albany Engineered Composites
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	115,874	90,107
Operating income	(700)	(700)
Albany Engineered Composites | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	115,874	90,107
Operating income	$ 9,418	$ 1,195