v3.25.1
Reportable Segments and Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues $ 288,774 $ 313,330
Cost of goods sold 192,288 204,644
Gross profit 96,486 108,686
Selling, general and administrative expenses 53,812 54,835
Technical and research expenses 11,896 12,665
Restructuring expenses, net 2,515 2,209
Operating income/(loss) 28,263 38,977
Machine Clothing    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 174,697 185,217
Albany Engineered Composites    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 114,077 128,113
Operating income/(loss) (7,000) (900)
Operating Segments | Machine Clothing    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 174,697 185,217
Cost of goods sold 94,795 100,562
Gross profit 79,902 84,655
Selling, general and administrative expenses 32,881 32,767
Technical and research expenses 7,243 7,520
Restructuring expenses, net 1,347 21
Operating income/(loss) 38,431 44,347
Operating Segments | Albany Engineered Composites    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 114,077 128,113
Cost of goods sold 97,493 104,082
Gross profit 16,584 24,031
Selling, general and administrative expenses 10,126 11,540
Technical and research expenses 3,674 5,145
Restructuring expenses, net 1,168 2,188
Operating income/(loss) 1,616 5,158
Operating Segments | Corporate    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 0 0
Cost of goods sold 0 0
Gross profit 0 0
Selling, general and administrative expenses 10,805 10,528
Technical and research expenses 979 0
Restructuring expenses, net 0 0
Operating income/(loss) $ (11,784) $ (10,528)