Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands, CAD in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016 CAD	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 07, 2016 USD ($)
Texel
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-term environmental remediation liability			$ 925
Texel | Quebec, Canada
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Indemnification assets, minimum estimated outcome			900
Indemnification assets, maximum estimated outcome			1,500
Long-term environmental remediation liability			900
Environment remediation indemnity secured by environmental escrow account	CAD 3.0	$ 2,300
Environmental remediation indemnity secured by general escrow account	CAD 14.0	$ 10,700
Indemnification asset, amount at acquisition date			$ 900
Lydall Gerhardi | Unfavorable Regulatory Action
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum potential fine, percent of revenue	10.00%	10.00%