Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		18 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2025 facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 4,183	$ 2,103	$ 6,698	$ 4,312
Machine Clothing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of facility closings | facility					5
Inventory write-down		1,100	6,100	1,100
Workforce Reductions, Fixed Asset Impairments, and Related Costs | Machine Clothing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	3,000
Workforce Reductions | Albany Engineered Composites
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 500	$ 900	1,700	3,100
Pension Curtailment (Gain)/Loss
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges (gain)			(1,760)	$ 0
Pension Curtailment (Gain)/Loss | Machine Clothing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges (gain)			$ (1,800)