Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Total restructuring costs incurred
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	$ 13,938	$ 15,143	$ 282
Termination and other costs - restructuring
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	13,682	12,276	282
Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	256	2,867	0
Corporate | Total restructuring costs incurred
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	2,168	329	0
Corporate | Termination and other costs - restructuring
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	2,168	329	0
Corporate | Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	0	0	0
Machine Clothing | Operating segments | Total restructuring costs incurred
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	8,511	11,165	282
Machine Clothing | Operating segments | Termination and other costs - restructuring
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	8,255	8,298	282
Machine Clothing | Operating segments | Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	256	2,867	0
Albany Engineered Composites | Operating segments | Total restructuring costs incurred
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	3,259	3,649	0
Albany Engineered Composites | Operating segments | Termination and other costs - restructuring
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	3,259	3,649	0
Albany Engineered Composites | Operating segments | Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Restructuring expenses, net
Total restructuring expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0