Reportable Segments (Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 326	$ 3,717	$ 7,653	$ 13,929
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	(212)	3,717	5,921	13,929
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	640		1,787
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	$ (102)		$ (55)