Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 484	$ 8,573
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	401	8,352
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	83	221
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net
Termination and other costs [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	484	8,573
Termination and other costs [Member] | Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	401	8,352
Termination and other costs [Member] | Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	83	221
Termination and other costs [Member] | Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net