Reportable Segments (Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 2,681	$ 679
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	110	698
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	2,571
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net		$ (19)