Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 679	$ 9,001
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	(19)
Machine Clothing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 698	$ 9,001
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net