Other Expense/(Income), net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Expense/(Income), net [Abstract]
Currency transactions	$ 1,975	$ 2,174	$ 3,879	$ 2,873
Bank fees and amortization of debt issuance costs	203	605	1,201	1,814
Letter of credit fees		191		961
Organizational costs related to Albany Safran Composites	500		500
Other	14	99	57	(586)
Total	$ 2,692	$ 3,069	$ 5,637	$ 5,062