Reportable Segments and Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Financial Data by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues	$ 298,386	$ 281,106	$ 943,710	$ 824,325
Consolidated Operating income	25,171	40,070	107,053	126,113
Other (income)/expense, net	3,257	56	5,932	(4,910)
Income before income taxes	19,503	36,361	92,441	120,974
Corporate expenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated Operating income	(16,017)	(20,014)	(54,552)	(54,747)
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	(1,019)	(1,826)	(3,101)	(4,770)
Interest expense	3,430	5,479	11,781	14,819
Other (income)/expense, net	3,257	56	5,932	(4,910)
Machine Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues	183,033	166,588	561,828	479,027
Machine Clothing | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues	183,033	166,588	561,828	479,027
Consolidated Operating income	51,481	50,710	153,276	153,400
Albany Engineered Composites
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues	115,353	114,518	381,882	345,298
Consolidated Operating income	(22,400)	900	(28,300)	(4,100)
Albany Engineered Composites | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues	115,353	114,518	381,882	345,298
Consolidated Operating income	$ (10,293)	$ 9,374	$ 8,329	$ 27,460