Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring expenses, net
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 679	$ 9,001
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring expenses, net
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 698	$ 9,001
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring expenses, net
Restructuring expenses, net
Termination and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring expenses, net
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 679	$ 9,001
Termination and Other Costs [Member] | Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring expenses, net
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 698	$ 9,001
Termination and Other Costs [Member] | Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring expenses, net
Restructuring expenses, net
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring expenses, net
Restructuring expenses, net	$ (19)
Corporate Expenses [Member] | Termination and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring expenses, net
Restructuring expenses, net	$ (19)