Reportable Segments and Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Financial Data by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 274,123	$ 261,369	$ 543,219	$ 505,538
Operating income (loss)	45,501	50,715	86,043	89,469
Other (income)/expense, net	(4,511)	(7,045)	(4,966)	(10,973)
Income before income taxes	46,906	53,827	84,613	92,900
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)	(16,893)	(13,681)	(34,733)	(25,766)
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	(1,838)	(846)	(2,944)	(1,498)
Interest expense	4,944	4,779	9,340	9,040
Other (income)/expense, net	(4,511)	(7,045)	(4,966)	(10,973)
Machine Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	159,217	151,670	312,439	305,732
Machine Clothing | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	159,217	151,670	312,439	305,732
Operating income (loss)	53,726	54,861	102,690	104,505
Albany Engineered Composites
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	114,906	109,699	230,780	199,806
Operating income (loss)	(1,900)	1,200	(4,000)	(600)
Albany Engineered Composites | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	114,906	109,699	230,780	199,806
Operating income (loss)	$ 8,668	$ 9,535	$ 18,086	$ 10,730