Reportable Segments (Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	$ (244)	$ 2,552	$ 1,139	$ 13,714
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	(211)	370	1,125	10,522
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net	(33)	2,189	18	2,968
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring expense
Restructuring expenses, net		$ (7)	$ (4)	$ 224