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Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Reporting Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension settlement
Pension settlement expense	$ 8,190		$ 119,735
Restructuring expense
Charges/ (reversals)	5,759us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	25,108us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	7,061us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring expense
Charges/ (reversals)	4,828	24,568	7,386
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring expense
Charges/ (reversals)	931	540
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Pension settlement
Pension settlement expense	8,190		119,735
Restructuring expense
Charges/ (reversals)			$ (325)

- Definition

Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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