Reportable Segments (Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expense	$ 6,648	$ 1,211	$ 7,327	$ 10,212
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expense	5,434	1,211	6,132	10,212
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expense	1,147		1,147
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expense	$ 67		$ 48