Reportable Segments (Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 899	$ 2,589	$ 1,383	$ 11,162
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	935	1,800	1,336	10,152
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	(32)	558	51	779
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	$ (4)	$ 231	$ (4)	$ 231