Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Disaggregate MC Segment Revenue by Significant Product or Service) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 229,981	$ 199,277
Machine Clothing [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	148,151	$ 142,827
Americas PMC [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	69,858
Eurasia PMC [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	56,933
Engineered Fabrics [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 21,360