Reportable Segments and Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Financial Data by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 313,330	$ 269,096
Operating income/(loss)	38,977	40,542
Other (income)/expense, net	(2,982)	(455)
Income before income taxes	38,640	37,707
Corporate expenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	(18,321)	(17,840)
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	(1,123)	(1,102)
Interest expense	4,442	4,392
Other (income)/expense, net	(2,982)	(455)
Machine Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	185,217	153,222
Machine Clothing | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	185,217	153,222
Operating income/(loss)	48,110	48,964
Albany Engineered Composites
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	128,113	115,874
Operating income/(loss)	(900)	(700)
Albany Engineered Composites | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	128,113	115,874
Operating income/(loss)	$ 9,188	$ 9,418