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Noncontrolling Interest (Income attributable to the noncontrolling interest and noncontrolling equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net income/(loss) of Albany Safran Composites (ASC)	$ (56,959)	$ 88,055	$ 111,610
Net income/(loss) of ASC available for common ownership	(57,342)	87,623	111,120
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	383	432	490
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Noncontrolling interest, beginning of year	5,409
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	383	432	490
ASC noncontrolling interest, end of year	5,893	5,409
Albany Safran Composites, LLC
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net income/(loss) of Albany Safran Composites (ASC)	6,474	4,759
Less: Return attributable to the Company's preferred holding	1,799	1,329
Net income/(loss) of ASC available for common ownership	4,675	3,430
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	468	343
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Noncontrolling interest, beginning of year	4,983	5,423
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	468	343
Changes in other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	442	(783)
ASC noncontrolling interest, end of year	$ 5,893	$ 4,983	$ 5,423
Safran \| Albany Safran Composites, LLC
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling shareholder	10.00%	10.00%		10.00%
Arcari, SRL
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Noncontrolling interest, beginning of year	$ 426
ASC noncontrolling interest, end of year	$ 0	$ 426

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred compensation expense	$ 8,500	$ 7,800	$ 7,300
Benefit obligation period increase (decrease)	(2,800)	(21,200)
Benefits paid	10,464	9,423
Decrease for settlements and curtailments	15,043	7,805
Foreign currency changes	12,121	(8,572)
Profit sharing plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred compensation expense	3,200	2,400	$ 4,900
Other postretirement benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation period increase (decrease)	200	(2,000)
Benefits paid	2,566	2,651
Decrease for settlements and curtailments	0	0
Foreign currency changes	$ 41	$ (71)
Minimum \| Pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent of match	50.00%
Maximum \| Pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent of match	100.00%

Accrued Liabilities (Schedule of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Salaries, wages and benefits	$ 46,403	$ 57,253
Contract liabilities	33,397	6,085
Returns and allowances	10,787	9,422
Dividends	7,928	8,431
Pension and postretirement	8,059	8,744
Operating lease liabilities	4,274	7,607
Other tax	5,400	7,329
Contract loss reserve	600	10,524
Freight	2,318	3,256
Professional fees	5,032	5,539
Total accrued liabilities	2,766	4,996
Other	12,421	12,718
Total accrued liabilities	$ 139,385	$ 141,904

Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Schedule of Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest and Noncontrolling Equity

The table below presents a reconciliation of income attributable to the noncontrolling interest and noncontrolling equity in the Company’s subsidiaries:


ASC Noncontrolling Interest:
(in thousands, except percentages)	2025			2024
Net income/(loss) of Albany Safran Composites (ASC)	$	6,474		$	4,759
Less: Return attributable to the Company's preferred holding	1,799			1,329
Net income/(loss) of ASC available for common ownership	$	4,675		$	3,430
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling shareholder	10		%	10		%
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	$	468		$	343

Noncontrolling interest, beginning of year	$	4,983		$	5,423
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	468			343
Changes in other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	442			(783)
ASC noncontrolling interest, end of year	$	5,893		$	4,983














Arcari noncontrolling interest, end of year	$	—	$	426


Total noncontrolling interest, end of year						$	5,893					$	5,409

Contract Assets and Liabilities (Schedule of Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract assets	$ 87,573	$ 167,397
Allowance for expected credit losses	(471)	(840)	$ (908)
Contract assets, net	87,102	166,557
Contract liabilities	$ 33,397	$ 6,085

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 1,	$ 3,142	$ 2,741	$ 792
Increase in gross amounts of tax positions related to prior years	678	1,102	2,373
Decrease in gross amounts of tax positions related to prior years	0	(224)	0
Increase in gross amounts of tax positions related to current years		0	196
Decrease due to settlements with tax authorities	(1,714)	(460)	0
Increase (decrease) due to lapse in statute of limitations	0	116
Increase (decrease) due to lapse in statute of limitations			(656)
Currency translation	206		36
Currency translation		(133)
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31	$ 2,312	$ 3,142	$ 2,741

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data

The Company is organized based on the nature of its products and is composed of two reportable segments, Machine Clothing (“MC”), and Albany Engineered Composites ("AEC”), each overseen by a segment president. These segments are reflective of how the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is its Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), reviews operating results for the purpose of allocating resources and assessing performance. Our CODM evaluates each segment's performance based on metrics such as net revenues, gross profit, and other key financial data, to assess performance and allocate resources that align with company-wide goals. The Company has not aggregated operating segments for purposes of identifying reportable segments.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Accounting Policies, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Corporate expenses include wages and benefits for corporate headquarters personnel, costs related to information systems development and support, and professional fees related to legal, audit, and other activities. Corporate expenses are not allocated to the reportable segments, except certain global information system costs discussed below, because the decision-making for these functions lies outside of the segments.

Machine Clothing:

The MC segment supplies permeable and impermeable belts used in the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue and towel, pulp, nonwovens, fiber cement and several other industrial applications. We sell our MC products directly to customer end-users in countries across the globe. Our products, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels for MC are substantially the same in each region of the world in which we operate.

We design, manufacture, and market paper machine clothing (used in the manufacturing of paper, paperboard, tissue and towel) for each section of the paper machine and for every grade of paper. Paper machine clothing products are customized, consumable products of technologically sophisticated design that utilize polymeric materials in a complex structure.

Albany Engineered Composites:

The AEC segment provides highly engineered, advanced composite structures to customers in the commercial and defense aerospace industries. The segment includes Albany Safran Composites, LLC (“ASC”), in which our customer, SAFRAN Group ("Safran"), owns a 10% noncontrolling interest. AEC, through ASC, is the exclusive supplier to the LEAP program of advanced composite fan blades and fan cases under a long-term supply contract.

Other significant programs in AEC include the Sikorsky CH-53K, F-35, JASSM, and Boeing 787 programs. AEC also supplies vacuum waste tanks for Boeing commercial programs, and specialty components for the Rolls Royce lift fan

on the F-35, as well as the fan case for the GE9X engine. In 2025, approximately 35% of AEC net revenues were related to U.S. government contracts or programs.

The following tables show data by reportable segment that is regularly provided to the CODM, reconciled to consolidated totals included in the financial statements:


	Year ended December 31, 2025
(in thousands)	MC		AEC		Corporate		Total
Net revenues	$	708,066	$	474,747	$	—	$	1,182,813
Cost of goods sold	384,334		554,559		—		938,893
Gross profit	323,732		(79,812)		—		243,920
Selling, general and administrative expenses	131,175		46,449		40,702		218,326
Technical and research expenses	28,090		15,615		4,310		48,015
Restructuring expenses, net	8,255		3,259		2,168		13,682
Operating income/(loss)	$	156,212	$	(145,135)	$	(47,180)	$	(36,103)

For the year ended December 31, 2025, Selling, general and administrative expenses include global information systems costs of $17.3 million, $17.6 million and $0.2 million for MC, AEC and Corporate, respectively.


	Year ended December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	MC		AEC		Corporate		Total
Net revenues	$	749,907	$	480,708	$	—	$	1,230,615
Cost of goods sold	403,863		424,976		—		828,839
Gross profit	346,044		55,732		—		401,776
Selling, general and administrative expenses	123,120		47,421		40,341		210,882
Technical and research expenses	29,832		16,265		—		46,097
Restructuring expenses, net	9,460		3,649		329		13,438
Operating income/(loss)	$	183,632	$	(11,603)	$	(40,670)	$	131,359

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation. Global information system costs previously included in Corporate expenses are allocated to the segments. Management believes this presentation better reflects the performance of the segments and is how management will review segment performance on a going forward basis. For the year ended December 31, 2024, Selling, general and administrative expenses include global information systems costs of $15.2 million, $15.7 million and $1.0 million for MC, AEC and Corporate, respectively. Global information systems costs were previously included in Corporate expenses.


	Year ended December 31, 2023
(in thousands)	MC		AEC		Corporate		Total
Net revenues	$	670,768	$	477,141	$	—	$	1,147,909
Cost of goods sold	339,210		384,981		—		724,191
Gross profit	331,558		92,160		—		423,718
Selling, general and administrative expenses	118,196		48,833		47,886		214,915
Technical and research expenses	24,651		15,976		—		40,627
Restructuring expenses, net	282		—		—		282
Operating income/(loss)	$	188,429	$	27,351	$	(47,886)	$	167,894

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Selling, general and administrative expenses include global information systems costs of $10.9 million, $14.2 million and $2.1 million for MC, AEC and Corporate, respectively. Global information systems costs were previously included in Corporate expenses.

The following table reconciles Operating income (loss) to Income before income taxes:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023

















Operating income/(loss)	$	(36,103)	$	131,359	$	167,894
Reconciling items:
Interest income	(5,159)		(4,064)		(6,566)
Interest expense	25,764		16,613		20,167




Other (income)/expense, net	5,079		1,721		(6,163)
Income before income taxes	$	(61,787)	$	117,089	$	160,456

Interest income, Interest expense, and Other income/expense are not allocated to the business segments.

The following table summarizes depreciation and amortization by segment:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023








Depreciation and amortization
Machine Clothing	32,849		33,917		24,616
Albany Engineered Composites	53,731		54,228		50,764
Corporate	1,334		1,149		1,353
Consolidated total	$	87,914	$	89,294	$	76,733

Results for the years ended December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023 include Heimbach, which was acquired August 31, 2023. Depreciation expense for Heimbach on Property, plant, and equipment, net was $10.9 million, $12.4 million, and $4.0 million in 2025, 2024, and 2023 respectively; and amortization expense on Intangibles, net was $1.0 million, $1.0 million, and $0.3 million in 2025, 2024, and 2023 respectively.

In the measurement of assets utilized by each reportable segment, we include Inventories, Accounts receivable, net, Contract assets, net, Property, plant and equipment, net, Intangibles, net and Goodwill. Assets held-for-sale have been removed from segment assets and presented as a reconciling item.

The following table presents assets and capital expenditures by reportable segment:


	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Segment assets
Machine Clothing	$	618,476	$	600,603	$	669,907
Albany Engineered Composites	491,802		736,306		800,931
Reconciling items:
Cash	112,350		115,283		173,420
Income taxes prepaid, receivable and deferred	112,436		47,944		33,984
Prepaid and Other assets	89,862		148,560		156,772
Assets held for sale	293,783		—		—
Total assets	$	1,718,709	$	1,648,696	$	1,835,014

Capital expenditures and purchased software
Machine Clothing	$	30,770	$	21,270	$	25,917
Albany Engineered Composites	39,098		58,121		57,404
Corporate	1,637		1,816		1,108
Total capital expenditures and purchased software	$	71,505	$	81,207	$	84,429

The following table shows data by geographic area. Net revenues are based on the location of the operation recording the final sale to the customer. Net revenues recorded by our entity in Switzerland are derived from products sold throughout Europe and Asia, and are invoiced in various currencies.


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Net revenues
United States	$	638,064	$	650,532	$	649,500
Switzerland	110,775		109,751		115,207
Germany	77,398		86,991		32,239
France	76,360		81,141		77,573
China	62,335		67,732		65,135
Brazil	68,642		66,943		69,527
Mexico	58,384		57,928		58,874
Other countries	90,855		109,597		79,854
Total Net revenues	$	1,182,813	$	1,230,615	$	1,147,909

Property, plant and equipment, net
United States	$	202,729	$	299,370	$	303,578
China	54,991		52,063		57,070
Germany	48,858		46,033		52,934
Mexico	45,844		38,762		46,759
France	28,015		30,935		31,069
United Kingdom	16,100		16,651		18,306
Canada	16,194		14,313		15,318
Spain	12,808		12,154		14,804
Other countries	57,029		53,150		62,151
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	$	482,568	$	563,431	$	601,989

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounting Policies

Basis of Consolidation and Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") and include the accounts of Albany International Corp. and its subsidiaries (the Company, Albany, we, us, or our) after elimination of intercompany transactions. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation. Global information system costs previously included in Corporate expenses are allocated to the segments. Management believes this presentation better reflects the performance of the segments and is how management will review segment performance on a going forward basis. See Note 3, Reportable Segments and Geographical Data, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our segments.

On August 31, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Heimbach GmbH ("Heimbach"), a privately-held manufacturer of paper machine clothing and technical textiles, as further described in Note 24, Business Combination, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The financial results of the acquired company are included in the Machine Clothing reportable segment since the date of the acquisition.

The Company owns 90% of the common equity of Albany Safran Composites, LLC ("ASC") which is reported within the Albany Engineered Composites segment. The Company also previously owned 85% of Arcari, SRL ("Arcari") which was divested during the second quarter of 2025. Additional information regarding noncontrolling interest is included in Note 10, Noncontrolling Interest, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used in the accounting for, among others, revenue recognition, contract profitability, allowances for doubtful accounts, rebates and sales allowances, inventory allowances, financial instruments, including derivatives, pension and other postretirement benefits, assets and liabilities held-for-sale, goodwill and intangible assets, contingencies, income taxes, and other accruals. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may materially differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of any revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary.

Revenue Recognition

In our Machine Clothing ("MC") business segment, we recognize revenue at the point in time when we satisfy our performance obligations related to the manufacture and delivery of products. In our Albany Engineered Composites ("AEC") business segment, revenue from most long-term contracts is generally recognized over time using an input method as the measure of progress. The amount of revenue in excess of progress billings on long-term contracts is included in Contract assets, net, which represent rights to consideration that are conditional on something other than the passage of time, such as completion of remaining performance obligations.

For over time contracts, we are required to limit our estimate of contract values to the period of the legally enforceable contract. While certain contracts are expected to be profitable over the course of the program life when including expected renewals, our estimate of contract revenues and costs is limited to the estimated value of enforceable rights and obligations, excluding anticipated renewals. This contract period may result in a loss contract provision at contract inception. Expected losses on projects include losses on contract options that are probable of exercise, excluding profitable options that may follow. For contracts with anticipated losses, a provision for the entire amount of the estimated remaining loss is charged against income in the period in which the loss becomes known. Contract losses

are determined considering all direct and indirect contract costs, exclusive of any selling, general or administrative cost allocations, which are treated as period expenses.

Products and services provided under long-term contracts represent a significant portion of Net revenues in the AEC segment. We have contracts with certain customers for which revenue is recognized under a cost-plus-fee agreement. We also have fixed price long-term contracts, for which we use the percentage of completion (incurred cost to total estimated cost) method. That method requires significant judgment and estimation, which could be considerably different if the underlying circumstances were to change. When adjustments in estimated contract revenues or costs are required, any changes from prior estimates are included in earnings in the period the change occurs.

Additional accounting policies related to revenue from contracts with customers are set forth in Note 3, Revenue Recognition, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We limit the concentration of credit risk in receivables by closely monitoring credit and collection policies. We record allowances for sales returns as a deduction in the computation of Net revenues. Such provisions are recorded on the basis of written communication with customers and/or historical experience. Any value added taxes that are imposed on sales transactions are excluded from Net revenues.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold includes the cost of materials, provisions for obsolete inventories, labor and supplies, shipping and handling costs, depreciation of manufacturing facilities and equipment, purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and other expenses. Cost of goods sold also includes provisions for loss contracts and charges for the write-off of inventories that result from an exit activity.

Selling, General, and Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses

Selling, general, and administrative expenses are primarily comprised of wages, incentive compensation, benefits, travel, professional fees, revaluation of trade foreign currency balances, global information system costs, and other costs, and are expensed as incurred. Selling expense includes costs related to contract acquisition and provisions for expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost.

Technical and Research Expenses

Technical and research expenses are charged to operations as incurred and consist primarily of compensation, supplies, and professional fees incurred in connection with intellectual property.

The AEC segment participates in both company-sponsored, and customer-funded research and development. Some customer-funded research and development may be on a cost-sharing basis and considered to be a collaborative arrangement, in which case both parties are active participants and are exposed to the risks and rewards dependent on the success of the activity. In such cases, amounts charged to the collaborating entity are credited against research and development expense. For customer-funded research and development in which we anticipate funding to exceed expenses, we include amounts charged to the customer in Net revenues, while expenses are included in Cost of goods sold.

Restructuring Expense

We may incur expenses related to exiting a line of business or restructuring of our operations or organizational structure, which could include employee termination costs, costs to consolidate or close facilities, or costs to terminate contractual relationships. Restructuring expenses may also include impairment of Property, plant and equipment, as described below under “Property, Plant and Equipment.” Employee termination costs include severance pay and social costs for periods after employee service is completed. Termination costs related to an ongoing benefit arrangement are recognized when the amount becomes probable and estimable. Termination costs related to a one-time benefit arrangement are recognized at the communication date to employees. Costs related to contract termination, relocation of employees, outplacement and the consolidation or the closure of facilities, are recognized when incurred.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences and tax attributes by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable for future years to differences between existing assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax return purposes. The effect of tax rate changes on deferred taxes is recognized in the income tax provision in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established, as needed, to reduce net deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. In the event it becomes more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset valuation allowances will not be needed, the valuation allowance will be adjusted.

In the ordinary course of business there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying our income tax positions. We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have determined the amount of the tax benefit to be recognized by estimating the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. Where applicable, associated interest and penalties have also been recognized. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. We have not elected to reclassify stranded tax effects from Accumulated items of other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings.

Earnings Per Share

Basic net earnings or loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding during each year. Diluted net income per share includes the effect of all potentially dilutive securities. If we report a net loss from continuing operations, the diluted loss per share is equal to the basic earnings per share calculation.

Translation of Financial Statements

Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. operations are translated at year-end rates of exchange, and the income statement accounts are translated at average monthly exchange rates. Gains or losses resulting from translating non-U.S. currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are recorded in other comprehensive income and accumulated in Shareholders’ equity in the caption “Translation adjustments.”

Selling, general, and administrative expenses include foreign currency gains and losses resulting from third party balances, such as receivables and payables, which are denominated in a currency other than the entity’s functional currency. Gains or losses resulting from cash and short-term intercompany loans and balances denominated in a currency other than the entity’s functional currency, and foreign currency options are generally included in Other expense, net. Gains and losses on long-term intercompany loans not intended to be repaid are recorded in other comprehensive income.

The following table summarizes foreign currency transaction gains and losses recognized in the income statement:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
(Gains)/losses included in:
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	$	6,252	$	(4,495)	$	4,181
Other (income)/expense, net	8,883		(3,900)		(2,916)
Total transaction (gains)/losses	$	15,135	$	(8,395)	$	1,265

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid short-term investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition by the company.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable includes trade and other accounts receivables and Bank promissory notes. In connection with certain sales in Asia Pacific, the Company accepts a bank promissory note as customer payment. The notes may be presented for payment at maturity, which is less than one year.

In accordance with ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL"), the Company recognizes an allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, such as Accounts receivable and Contract assets. The allowance is determined using a CECL model that is based on an historical average three-year loss rate and is measured by financial asset type on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist, at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. The estimate reflects the risk of loss due to credit default, even when the risk is remote, and considers available relevant information about the collectability of cash flows, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable expected future economic conditions.

See additional information set forth in Note 11, Accounts Receivable, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities

Contract assets includes unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under contracts when the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition is utilized, and revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer. Contract assets are transferred to Accounts receivable, net, when the entitlement to payment becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities include advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. Contract liabilities are included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

See additional information set forth in Note 12, Contract Assets and Liabilities, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Inventories

Costs included in inventories are raw materials, labor, supplies and allocable depreciation and overhead. Raw materials inventory is valued on an average cost basis. Other inventory cost elements are valued at cost, using the first-in, first-out method. The Company writes down the inventories for estimated obsolescence, and to lower of cost or net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Write-downs of inventories are charged to Cost of goods sold. If actual demand or market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the Company, additional inventory write-downs may be required. Once established, the original cost of the inventory less the related write-down represents the new cost basis of such inventories.

See additional information set forth in Note 3, Revenue Recognition, and Note 13, Inventories, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. A contract is, or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, we assess whether:

•The contract involves the use of an identified asset. This may be specified explicitly or implicitly, and should be physically distinct or represent substantially all of the capacity of a physically distinct asset,

•The lessee has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset throughout the period of use, and

•The lessee has the right to direct the use of the asset, which is demonstrated when the lessee has decision-making rights that are most relevant to changing how and for what purpose the asset is used.

Judgment is required in the determination of whether a contract contains a lease, the appropriate classification, allocation of consideration, and the determination of the discount rate for the lease. Key estimates and judgments include how the Company determines (1) the discount rate it uses to discount the unpaid lease payments to present value, (2) lease term and (3) lease payments.

We have certain lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. For most of these leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component, in accordance with the practical expedient that is available for ongoing accounting. Additionally, for certain other leases, such as for vehicles, we apply a portfolio approach. Such new leases are classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. Expenses related to operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis, while those determined to be finance leases are recognized following a front-loaded expense profile, in which interest and amortization are presented separately in the income statement.

Operating lease right of use asset ("ROU") assets are included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, while finance lease ROU assets are included in Property, plant, and equipment, net. Lease liabilities for both operating and finance leases are included in Accrued liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

See additional information set forth in Note 20, Leases, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Debt

The Company relies on bank financing as an important source of liquidity for business activities. Outstanding debt is classified as current or long-term based on the maturity of the Company's financing arrangements. See additional information set forth in Note 17, Financial Instruments, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, or if acquired as part of a business combination, at fair value. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets for financial reporting purposes. In some cases, accelerated methods are used for income tax purposes. Significant additions or improvements extending assets’ useful lives are capitalized; normal maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. The cost of fully depreciated assets remaining in use is included in the respective asset and accumulated depreciation accounts. When items are sold or retired, related gains or losses are included in Net income.

Computer software purchased for internal use, at cost, is amortized on a straight-line basis over five to eight years, depending on the nature of the asset, after being placed into service, and is included in Property, plant, and equipment. We capitalize internal and external costs incurred related to the software development stage. Capitalized salaries, travel, and consulting costs related to the software development totaled $1.2 million in both 2025 and 2024.

We review the carrying value of property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition.

See additional information set forth in Note 14, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Business Combinations

The total purchase consideration for an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred.

Identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests in an acquisition are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. We recognize goodwill if the fair value of the total purchase consideration and any noncontrolling interest is in excess of the net fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. We include the results of operations of the acquired business in the consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date.

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

Disposal groups are classified as held-for-sale if their carrying amounts are expected to be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Disposal groups classified as held-for-sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or the fair value less costs of disposal. Disposal groups are classified as current if the sale is probable within one year of the balance sheet date. Depreciation or amortization of an asset ceases when it is classified as held-for-sale. When disposal groups are classified as held-for-sale, prior period amounts are not reclassified to reflect the current period presentation within the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The determination of the fair value less costs of disposal involves the use of estimates and assumptions that tend to be uncertain. Determining the fair value of a disposal group quantitatively requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates, and future market conditions, among others. For purposes of allocating goodwill to the disposal groups that represent a portion of a reporting unit, we determine the fair value of each disposal group based on income-based valuation techniques, utilizing projected discounted cash flows. Additionally, there may be adjustments in a future period related to resolution of uncertainties that arise from the terms of the disposal transaction, such as the resolution of purchase price adjustments and indemnifications, resolution of uncertainties that arise from and are directly related to the operations of the component before its disposal.

Goodwill, Intangibles, and Other Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in each business combination. Intangible assets from acquired businesses are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date and consist of customer relationships, customer contracts, technology, intellectual property and other intangible assets. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment at least annually.

We perform an impairment test of our goodwill at least annually in the second quarter or more frequently whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may be impaired. Such events or changes in circumstances may include a significant deterioration in overall economic conditions, changes in the business climate of our industry, a decline in our market capitalization, operating performance indicators, competition, reorganizations of our business, or the disposal of all or a portion of a reporting unit.

Our goodwill has been allocated to and is tested for impairment at a level referred to as the reporting unit, which is our business segment level or a level below the business segment. The level at which we test goodwill for impairment requires us to determine whether the operations below the business segment constitute a self-sustaining business for which discrete financial information is available and segment management regularly reviews the operating results.

We may use qualitative or quantitative approaches when testing goodwill for impairment. When we use the qualitative approach, we perform a qualitative evaluation of events and circumstances impacting the reporting unit to determine the likelihood of goodwill impairment. Based on that qualitative evaluation, if we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, no further evaluation is necessary. Otherwise, we perform a quantitative impairment test. To perform the quantitative impairment test, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit quantitatively requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates, and future market conditions, among others. To determine fair value, we utilize a market-based approach and an income approach. Under the market-based

approach, we utilize information regarding the Company, as well as publicly available industry information, to determine earnings multiples. Under the income approach, we determine fair value based on estimated future cash flows of each reporting unit, discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects the overall level of inherent risk of a reporting unit and the rate of return an outside investor would expect to earn.

Impairment assessments inherently involve management judgments regarding a number of assumptions such as those described above. Due to the many variables inherent in the estimation of a reporting unit’s fair value and the relative size of our recorded goodwill, differences in assumptions could have a material effect on the estimated fair value of one or more of our reporting units and could result in a goodwill impairment charge in a future period. See additional information set forth in Note 15, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other Assets

For some AEC contracts, we perform pre-production or nonrecurring engineering services. These costs are normally considered a fulfillment activity, rather than a performance obligation. Fulfillment activities that create resources that will be used in satisfying performance obligations in the future, and are expected to be recovered, are capitalized to Other assets, which is classified as a noncurrent asset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The capitalized costs are amortized into Cost of goods sold over the period over which the asset is expected to contribute to future cash flows, which includes anticipated renewal periods.

Included in Other assets is $10.4 million in 2025 and $17.0 million in 2024 for defined benefit pension plans where plan assets exceed the projected benefit obligations. Other assets also include financial assets of $1.1 million in 2025 and $0.6 million in 2024. See additional information set forth in Note 18, Fair-Value Measurements, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Stock-Based Compensation

We have incentive compensation plans that authorize the issuance of stock-based awards for key employees, which are designed to reward short and long-term contributions and provide incentives for recipients to remain with the Company. We issue stock-based awards in the form of restricted stock units and performance stock units that generally vest between one and five years from the grant date and can be settled in cash or shares. Expenses associated with these awards are recognized over each respective vesting period. Liability based awards are settled in cash, while equity-based awards are settled in stock. See additional information for stock-based compensation plans in Note 22, Stock-Based Compensation, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Derivatives

From time to time, we use derivatives to mitigate potentially large adverse effects from changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. We monitor our exposure to these risks and evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the risk of potentially large adverse effects versus the costs associated with hedging such risks.

We may use interest rate swaps in the management of interest rate exposures and foreign currency derivatives to manage foreign currency exposure related to assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. When we enter into a derivative contract, we make a determination whether the transaction is deemed to be a hedge for accounting purposes. For those contracts deemed to be a hedge, we formally document the relationship between the derivative instrument and the risk being hedged. In this documentation, we specifically identify the asset, liability, forecasted transaction, cash flow, or net investment that has been designated as the hedged item, and evaluate whether the derivative instrument is expected to reduce the risks associated with the hedged item. To the extent these criteria are not met, we do not use hedge accounting for the derivative.

All derivative contracts are recorded at fair value, as a net asset or a net liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The changes in fair values of derivative contracts are recorded each period in earnings or accumulated other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is effective as part of the hedged transaction. Gains and losses on derivative contracts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income are subsequently included in earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged item. For transactions that are designated as an

effective hedge, we perform an evaluation of the effectiveness of the hedge on the date of inception and on an ongoing basis. The related gains and losses of derivative instruments, including those designated in hedge accounting relationships, are included as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

For derivatives that are designated and qualify as hedges of net investments in subsidiaries located outside the U.S., changes in the fair value of derivatives are reported in other comprehensive income as part of Translation adjustments.

The Company does not engage in derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. See Note 17, Financial Instruments, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans

As described in Note 4, Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we have pension and postretirement benefit plans covering certain current and former employees.

The pension plans are generally trusteed or insured, and accrued amounts are funded as required in accordance with governing laws and regulations. The annual expense and liabilities recognized for defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans are developed from actuarial valuations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates and expected return on plan assets, which are updated on an annual basis. We consider current market conditions, including changes in interest rates, in determining these assumptions. Discount rate assumptions are based on the population of plan participants and a mixture of high-quality fixed-income investments with durations that match expected future payments. The assumption for expected return on plan assets is based on historical and expected returns on various categories of plan assets.

Government Grants

The Company recognizes government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that we will comply with the conditions attached to them and the grants will be received. Government grants are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a systematic basis over the periods in which we recognize as expenses the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate. A government grant that becomes receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support with no future related costs is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income of the period in which it becomes receivable.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Standards Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”), which modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (1) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (2) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign) and (3) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). ASU 2023-09 also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. The adoption of this standard had an impact on the income tax disclosures presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, however, there was no impact to the results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. We elected to adopt ASU 2023-09 prospectively as permitted by the guidance. See Note 7, Income Taxes, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In September 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance to improve the accounting for costs related to internal-use software. The new guidance eliminates project stages and requires capitalizing software costs to begin when (1) management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and (2) it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Additionally, disclosures for property, plant and equipment will be required for all capitalized software costs. The guidance is

effective in the first quarter of 2028 with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. Upon adoption, the guidance may be applied prospectively, retrospectively or using a modified transition approach. We are evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance to improve the disclosure of expenses in commonly presented expense captions. The new guidance requires a public entity to provide tabular disclosure, on an annual and interim basis, of amounts for the following expense categories: (1) purchases of inventory, (2) employee compensation, (3) depreciation and (4) intangible asset amortization, as included in each relevant expense caption. Additionally, on an annual and interim basis, a qualitative description is required for amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively. A relevant expense caption is an expense caption presented on the face of the income statement that contains any of the expense categories noted. The guidance also requires certain amounts that are currently required to be disclosed to be included in the same tabular disclosure as these disaggregation requirements. Furthermore, on an annual and interim basis, a public entity is required to separately disclose selling expenses and annually, disclose a description of the selling expenses. The guidance is effective for 2027 annual reporting, and in the first quarter of 2028 for interim reporting, with early adoption permitted, to be applied on a prospective basis, with retrospective application permitted. We are evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Pension Plans with Projected Benefit Obligation and Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Project Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 58,331	$ 55,067
Fair value of plan assets	5,217	4,111
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Accumulated benefit obligation	55,260	52,493
Fair value of plan assets	$ 4,463	$ 3,509

Property, Plant and Equipment, net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation	$ 82,712	$ 82,452	$ 70,374
Software, amortization	2,100	1,900	1,900
Capital expenditures and purchased software	71,505	81,207	84,429
Unamortized software cost	5,700	5,400	6,600
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs	$ 30,700	$ 25,400	$ 22,400

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) segment	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments \| segment	2
Depreciation	$ 82,712	$ 82,452	$ 70,374
Amortization of intangible assets	5,202	5,096
Heimbach
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Depreciation	10,900	12,400	4,000
Amortization of intangible assets	1,000	1,000	300
Machine Clothing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Global information system expense	17,300	15,200	10,900
Albany Engineered Composites
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Global information system expense	17,600	15,700	14,200
Corporate
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Global information system expense	$ 200	$ 1,000	$ 2,100
US Government Contracts Or Programs \| Revenue Benchmark \| Product Concentration Risk
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	35.00%
Albany Safran Composites, LLC \| Safran
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling shareholder	10.00%	10.00%		10.00%

Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue For Each Product Group by Timing of Revenue Recognition) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 1,182,813	$ 1,230,615	$ 1,147,909
Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	718,108	765,496	687,536
Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	464,705	465,119	460,373
Machine Clothing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	708,066	749,907	670,768
Machine Clothing \| Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	703,980	745,978	666,990
Machine Clothing \| Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	4,086	3,929	3,778
Albany Engineered Composites
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	474,747	480,708	477,141
Albany Engineered Composites \| Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	14,128	19,518	20,546
Albany Engineered Composites \| Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	460,619	461,190	456,595
ASC
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	173,094	175,888	184,184
ASC \| Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	0	0	0
ASC \| Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	173,094	175,888	184,184
Other AEC
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	301,653	304,820	292,957
Other AEC \| Point in Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	14,128	19,518	20,546
Other AEC \| Over Time Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 287,525	$ 285,302	$ 272,411

- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise.

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Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges accrued	$ 13,682	$ 13,438	$ 282
Termination and other costs - restructuring
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	4,996	0
Restructuring charges accrued	13,682	12,276
Payments and Other	(15,912)	(7,280)
Ending balance	$ 2,766	$ 4,996	$ 0

- Definition

Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Funded Status of Plans and Composition of Accrued Pension Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent asset	$ 10,400	$ 17,000
Pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	91,611	103,137	$ 112,688
Benefit obligation	134,319	137,111	158,323
Funded status	(42,708)	(33,974)
Noncurrent asset	10,406	16,982
Current liability	(5,332)	(4,915)
Noncurrent liability	(47,782)	(46,041)
Net amount recognized	(42,708)	(33,974)
Net actuarial loss	28,845	19,529
Prior service cost/(credit)	(93)	(96)
Net amount recognized	28,752	19,433
Other postretirement benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	0
Benefit obligation	26,879	26,715	$ 28,684
Funded status	(26,879)	(26,715)
Noncurrent asset	0	0
Current liability	(2,727)	(2,772)
Noncurrent liability	(24,152)	(23,943)
Net amount recognized	(26,879)	(26,715)
Net actuarial loss	2,597	1,345
Prior service cost/(credit)	(237)	(360)
Net amount recognized	$ 2,360	$ 985

Accounts Receivable (Schedule of Accounts Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade and other accounts receivable	$ 221,592	$ 231,136
Bank promissory notes	17,844	19,637
Allowance for expected credit losses	(4,352)	(4,085)	$ (5,260)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 235,084	$ 246,688

Leases (Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$ 11,809	$ 11,204	$ 10,105
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating leases	$ 9,746	$ 17,698	$ 9,114

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Accounts receivable consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Trade and other accounts receivable	$	221,592	$	231,136
Bank promissory notes	17,844		19,637
Allowance for expected credit losses	(4,352)		(4,085)
Accounts receivable, net	$	235,084	$	246,688

Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss

The following tables present the (increases)/decreases in the allowance for credit losses for Accounts receivable:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2024		(Charge)/ benefit		Currency translation		Other		December 31, 2025
Specific customer reserves	$	(2,934)	$	81	$	(314)	$	(47)	$	(3,214)
Incremental expected credit losses	(1,151)		(18)		(84)		115		(1,138)
Accounts receivable expected credit losses	$	(4,085)	$	63	$	(398)	$	68	$	(4,352)


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		(Charge)/ benefit		Currency translation		Other		December 31, 2024
Specific customer reserves	$	(2,484)	$	(541)	$	128	$	(37)	$	(2,934)
Incremental expected credit losses	(2,776)		157		76		1,392		(1,151)
Accounts receivable expected credit losses	$	(5,260)	$	(384)	$	204	$	1,355	$	(4,085)

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Provision for income taxes consisted of the following:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Income before income taxes:
U.S.	$	(114,505)	$	26,660	$	68,872
Non-U.S.	52,718		90,429		91,584
	$	(61,787)	$	117,089	$	160,456
Income tax expense/(benefit)
Current:
Federal	$	1,920	$	2,682	$	17,005
State	2,021		4,724		2,030
Non-U.S.	27,502		34,053		34,110
	$	31,443	$	41,459	$	53,145
Deferred:
Federal	$	(25,281)	$	1,699	$	(1,700)
State	(1,731)		(804)		863
Non-U.S.	(9,259)		(13,320)		(3,462)
	$	(36,271)	$	(12,425)	$	(4,299)
Total income tax expense	$	(4,828)	$	29,034	$	48,846

Cash payments for taxes in 2025 consisted of the following:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025
Income Taxes Paid:
Domestic
Federal	$	2,291
State	2,319

Foreign
Brazil	12,588
Canada	4,787
China	6,836
France	2,308
Mexico	8,166
Other	3,143
Total	$	42,438

Cash payments for taxes amounted to $47.3 million in 2024, and $54.5 million in 2023.

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax rate is as follows:


	Year Ended December 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Amount	Percent
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	(12,976)	21.0	%

Domestic federal
Effect of changes in tax laws or rate enacted in the current period	—	—	%
Effect of cross-border tax laws
Subpart F income	552	(0.9)	%
Other	73	(0.1)	%
Tax credits
Research & Development Tax Credit	(1,004)	1.6	%
Foreign Tax Credit - Generation, Utilization, and Expiration	1,025	(1.7)	%
Other	(162)	0.3	%
Changes in valuation allowances	(1,486)	2.4	%
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Officer's compensation	612	(1.0)	%
Other	(674)	1.1	%
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits	(581)	0.9	%
Other	(7)	—	%

State and Local Income Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Effect (a)	1,048	(1.7)	%

Foreign tax effects
Brazil
State and local (Social Contribution)	3,362	(5.4)	%
Foreign Rate Differential	1,500	(2.4)	%
Other	(371)	0.6	%
Canada
Foreign Rate Differential	(341)	0.6	%
Withholding tax	1,476	(2.4)	%
State and local (Quebec & Ontario)	545	(0.9)	%
Other	233	(0.4)	%
China
Foreign Rate Differential	677	(1.1)	%
Withholding tax	2,414	(3.9)	%
Other	(84)	0.1	%
Spain
State and local (Trade Tax)	(762)	1.2	%
Foreign Rate Differential	(630)	1.0	%
UK
Return to provision	(664)	1.1	%
Foreign Rate Differential	(157)	0.3	%
Other foreign jurisdictions
Foreign Rate Differential	796	(1.3)	%
Withholding tax	1,188	(1.9)	%
Other	(430)	0.7	%
Effective income tax rate	(4,828)	7.8	%


	Years ended December 31,
		2024		2023
U.S. federal statutory tax rate		21.0	%	21.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit		2.3		1.9
Non-U.S. local income taxes		2.3		1.4
U.S. permanent adjustments		0.6		0.8
Foreign permanent adjustments		1.0		0.7
Foreign rate differential		2.1		2.0
Net U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings and foreign withholdings		2.8		5.1
Provision for/(resolution) of tax audits and contingencies, net		(1.3)		0.3
U.S. Pension Settlement - Release of Residual Tax Effect		—		—
Change in valuation allowances		4.4		(1.2)
Impact of Mexico net operating loss inflation revaluation		(2.2)		—
Establishment of deferred tax asset for Non-U.S. reserves		(4.3)		—
Impact of amended tax returns		(0.8)		—
Return to provision		(2.2)		(1.2)
Other adjustments		(0.9)		(0.4)
Effective income tax rate		24.8	%	30.4	%

In 2024, the Company also recorded new valuation allowances totaling $6.7 million and released a valuation allowance of $6.3 million in a non-U.S. jurisdiction due to positive evidence indicating that a full valuation allowance was no longer required. The remaining increase in valuation allowance is due to increases in deferred tax assets in entities that already had established valuation allowances.

On July 4, 2025, the President signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA retains the 21% corporate tax rate and makes permanent several tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, including immediate expensing of domestic R&D, enhanced interest deductibility, and 100 percent bonus depreciation effective in 2025. Revisions to the international tax rules become effective in 2026. In the fourth quarter of 2025, we completed our assessment of the OBBBA, and the impacts were not material.

The Company has operations which constitute a taxable presence in 22 countries outside of the United States. The Company is subject to audit in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. Our open tax years for major jurisdictions generally range from 2019-2024. We believe appropriate provisions for all outstanding tax issues have been made for all jurisdictions and all open years.

During the periods reported, income outside of the U.S. was heavily concentrated within Brazil (34% tax rate), and China (25% tax rate). As a result, the foreign income tax rate differential was primarily attributable to these tax rate differences.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:


For the year ended December 31	U.S.				Non-U.S.
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2025		2024
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable, net	$	667	$	502	$	1,466	$	1,138
Inventories	2,542		2,473		1,471		1,636
Incentive compensation	2,289		1,453		1,054		750
Property, plant, equipment and intangibles, net	—		—		—		—
Pension, post retirement benefits - non-current	6,388		6,440		4,832		2,202
Tax loss carryforwards	30		49		49,776		32,963
Tax credit carryforwards	3,935		3,602		238		29
Leases	13,149		12,192		2,500		2,205
Reserves	32,871		2,639		6,999		7,150
Deferred revenue	—		—		—		—
Other	749		373		239		909
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	62,769		29,723		68,575		48,982
Less: valuation allowance	(340)		(1,826)		(17,135)		(13,670)
Total deferred tax assets	$	62,429	$	27,897	$	51,440	$	35,312
Deferred tax liabilities:
Unrepatriated foreign earnings	$	5,744	$	4,961	$	—	$	—
Property, plant, equipment and intangibles, net	9,822		4,626		17,440		14,483
Basis difference in partner capital	989		1,420		—		—
Basis difference in investment	5,732		5,081		—		—
Derivatives	—		38		151		125
Leases	12,201		11,433		2,303		2,053
Deferred revenue	279		380		2,688		4,663
Other	(11,743)		—		(144)		—
Total deferred tax liabilities	23,024		27,939		22,438		21,324
Net deferred tax (liability)/asset	$	39,405	$	(42)	$	29,002	$	13,988

Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowances, are expected to be realized through the reversal of existing taxable temporary differences and future taxable income.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company's net operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryforwards were as follows:


(in thousands)	Expiration Period	Net Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards		Tax Credit Carryforwards
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal	2026 - 2045	$	—	$	2,558
U.S. State	2035 - 2042	30		1,010
U.S. State	Indefinite	—		367
Non-U.S.	2026 - 2040	3,287		—
Non-U.S.	Indefinite	45,806		—
Balance at end of year		$	49,123	$	3,935

The Company records the residual U.S. and foreign taxes on certain amounts of foreign earnings that have been targeted for repatriation to the U.S. These amounts are not considered to be indefinitely reinvested, and the Company accrued for the tax cost on these earnings to the extent they cannot be repatriated in a tax-free manner. The Company has targeted for repatriation $122.2 million of current year and prior year earnings of the Company’s foreign operations. If these earnings were distributed, the Company would be subject to foreign withholding taxes of $5.2 million and U.S. income taxes of $1.3 million which have already been recorded.

The accumulated undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign operations not targeted for repatriation to the U.S. are intended to remain indefinitely invested in foreign operations.

No additional income taxes have been provided on the indefinitely invested foreign earnings at December 31, 2025. If these earnings were distributed, the Company could be subject to income taxes and additional foreign withholding taxes. Determining the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to any additional outside basis difference in these entities is not practical due to the complexities of the hypothetical calculation.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits. If recognized, the $2.3 million would impact the effective tax rate as of December 31, 2025 as follows:


(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 1,	$	3,142	$	2,741	$	792
Increase in gross amounts of tax positions related to prior years	678		1,102		2,373
Decrease in gross amounts of tax positions related to prior years	—		(224)		—
Increase in gross amounts of tax positions related to current years			—		196
Decrease due to settlements with tax authorities	(1,714)		(460)		—
Increase (decrease) due to lapse in statute of limitations	—		116		(656)
Currency translation	206		(133)		36
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31,	$	2,312	$	3,142	$	2,741

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within its global operations as a component of income tax expense. The Company recognized $0.2 million, $0.4 million and $0.5 million interest and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits noted above, for the years 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income tax.

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Fair-Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair-Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

We had no Level 3 financial assets or liabilities at December 31, 2025, or at December 31, 2024, other than certain pension assets (see Note 4, Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

The following table presents the fair-value hierarchy for our Level 1 and Level 2 financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:


	December 31, 2025				December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	10,584	$	—	$	11,273	$	—
Foreign currency option contracts			—				—
Foreign currency forward contracts			—				—
Other Assets:
Common stock of unaffiliated foreign public company (a)	1,098		—		631		—
Interest rate swaps	—		768		—		149
Liabilities:
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Interest rate swaps	—		—		—		(218)

(a)Original cost basis $0.5 million

Cash equivalents include short-term securities that are considered to be highly liquid and easily tradable. These securities are valued using inputs observable in active markets for identical securities.

The interest rate swaps are accounted for as hedges of future cash flows. The fair value of our interest rate swaps are derived from a discounted cash flow analysis based on the terms of the contract and the interest rate curve, and is included in Other assets and/or Other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized gains and losses on the interest rate swaps flow through the caption Derivative valuation adjustment in the Shareholders’ equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In November, 2024, the Company entered into a USD and EUR interest rate swap agreements (see Note 17, Financial Instruments, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information). As of December 31, 2025, these interest rate swaps were determined to be highly effective hedges of interest rate cash flow risk. Amounts accumulated in Other comprehensive income are reclassified as Interest expense/(income), net when the related interest payments (that is, the hedged forecasted transactions), affect earnings. Interest (income)/expense related to payments under the active swap agreements totaled $0.3 million in 2025, $13.4 million in 2024 and $(15.0) million in 2023.

We operate our business in many regions of the world, and currency rate movements can have a significant effect on operating results. From time to time, we enter into foreign currency option contracts and forward contracts that are valued using quoted prices in active markets obtained from independent pricing sources. These instruments are measured using market foreign exchange prices and are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Other assets and Accounts payable, as applicable. Changes in fair value of these instruments are recorded as gains or losses within Other (income)/expense, net.

When exercised, the foreign currency instruments are net settled with the same financial institution that bought or sold them. For all positions, whether options or forward contracts, there is risk from the possible inability of the financial institution to meet the terms of the contracts and the risk of unfavorable changes in interest and currency rates, which may reduce the value of the instruments. We seek to mitigate risk by evaluating the creditworthiness of counterparties and by monitoring the currency exchange and interest rate markets while reviewing the hedging risks and contracts to ensure compliance with our internal guidelines and policies.

(Gains)/losses related to changes in fair value of derivative instruments that were recognized in Other (income)/expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows:



(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign currency hedging (gains)/losses	$	(3,735)	$	3,459	$	(351)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Shareholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders’ Equity

We currently have one class of Common Stock, Class A Common Stock, with a par value of $0.001. Each share is entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to shareholders, and will receive dividends as approved by the Board of Directors.

The Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase shares of up to $250 million through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, and to determine the prices, times and amounts. The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be suspended or terminated at any time at the Company's discretion. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be based on the Company’s liquidity, general business and market conditions, debt covenant restrictions and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities and capital structure. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has repurchased in total 2,682,859 shares under the current plan for a total cost of $173.3 million. We are currently authorized to repurchase shares up to $76.7 million under the current program. Further, shares were purchased in 2025 for $12.6 million under a now expired authorization. Repurchases made during 2025 are subject to excise taxes of $1.9 million, payable in 2026.

Activity in Shareholders’ equity for 2023, 2024, and 2025 is presented below:


(in thousands)	Class A Common Stock			Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated items of other comprehensive income		Class A Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2023	40,785	$	41	$	441,540	$	931,318	$	(144,927)	9,675	$	(364,923)	$	4,494	$	867,543
Net income	—	—		—		111,120		—		—	—		490		111,610
Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares	71	—		5,851		—		—		—	—		—		5,851

Shares issued to Directors'	—	—		827		—		—		(13)	258		—		1,085


Dividends declared on Class A Common Stock, $1.01 per share	—	—		—		(31,496)		—		—	—		—		(31,496)

Initial equity related to Noncontrolling Interest in Arcari	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		509		509
Cumulative translation adjustments	—	—		—		—		21,950		—	—		459		22,409
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	—	—		—		—		(1,563)		—	—		—		(1,563)



Derivative valuation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(8,628)		—	—		—		(8,628)
December 31, 2023	40,856	$	41	$	448,218	$	1,010,942	$	(133,168)	9,662	$	(364,665)	$	5,952	$	967,320


(in thousands)	Class A Common Stock			Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated items of other comprehensive income		Class A Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2024	40,856	$	41	$	448,218	$	1,010,942	$	(133,168)	9,662	$	(364,665)	$	5,952	$	967,320
Net income	—	—		—		87,623		—		—	—		432		88,055
Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares	51	—		3,812		—		—		—	—		—		3,812

Shares issued to Directors'	10	—		903		—		—		—	—		—		903
Purchase of Treasury shares	—	—		—		—		—		183	(14,545)		—		(14,545)
Dividends declared on Class A Common Stock, $1.05 per share	—	—		—		(32,802)		—		—	—		—		(32,802)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(166)		(166)
Cumulative translation adjustments	—	—		—		—		(56,654)		—	—		(809)		(57,463)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	—	—		—		—		3,018		—	—		—		3,018
Derivative valuation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(9,185)		—	—		—		(9,185)
December 31, 2024	40,917	$	41	$	452,933	$	1,065,763	$	(195,989)	9,845	$	(379,210)	$	5,409	$	948,947


(in thousands)	Class A Common Stock			Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated items of other comprehensive income		Class A Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2025	40,917	$	41	$	452,933	$	1,065,763	$	(195,989)	9,845	$	(379,210)	$	5,409	$	948,947
Net income	—	—		—		(57,342)		—		—	—		383		(56,959)
Stock- based compensation	61	—		9,300		—		—		—	—		—		9,300

Stock issued under incentive compensation plans	—	—		(1,067)		—		—		—	—		—		(1,067)
Taxes paid in lieu of share issuance	—	—		(1,454)		—		—		—	—		—		(1,454)
Shares issued to Directors'	11	—		760		—		—		—	—		—		760
Purchase of Treasury shares	—	—		—		—		—		2,841	(187,929)		—		(187,929)
Dividends declared on Class A Common Stock, $1.09 per share	—	—		—		(31,953)		—		—	—		—		(31,953)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(88)		(88)
Cumulative translation adjustments	—	—		—		—		62,547		—	—		101		62,648
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	—	—		—		—		(9,583)		—	—		—		(9,583)
Derivative valuation adjustment	—	—		—		(95)		(513)		—	—		88		(520)
December 31, 2025	40,989	$	41	$	460,472	$	976,373	$	(143,538)	12,686	$	(567,139)	$	5,893	$	732,102

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity.

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Other (income)/expense, net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Schedule of Other (Income)/Expense

The components of Other expense/(income), net, are:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Currency transactions	$	8,883	$	(3,900)	$	(2,916)

Derivative instruments losses/(gains)	(3,735)		3,459		(351)

Components of net periodic pension and postretirement cost other than service	3,890		2,493		(61)
Other	(3,959)		(331)		(2,835)
Total other (income)/expense, net	$	5,079	$	1,721	$	(6,163)

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	12 Months Ended
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted	true

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of Summary of Composition of Each Business Segment

The following table summarizes depreciation and amortization by segment:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023








Depreciation and amortization
Machine Clothing	32,849		33,917		24,616
Albany Engineered Composites	53,731		54,228		50,764
Corporate	1,334		1,149		1,353
Consolidated total	$	87,914	$	89,294	$	76,733

The following table provides a summary of the composition of each business segment:

Segment

Product Group

Principal Product or Service

Principal Locations

Machine Clothing (MC)

Machine Clothing

Paper machine clothing: Permeable and impermeable belts used in the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue and towel, and pulp
Engineered fabrics: Belts used in the manufacture of nonwovens, fiber cement and several other industrial applications

World-wide

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC)

Albany Safran Composites (ASC)

Airframe and engine Components (Other AEC)

3D-woven, injected composite components for aircraft engines
Composite airframe and engine components for military and commercial aircraft

Rochester, NH Commercy, France Queretaro, Mexico
Salt Lake City, UT Boerne, TX Queretaro, Mexico Kaiserslautern, Germany

Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue For Each Product Group by Timing of Revenue Recognition

he following table presents disaggregated revenue for each product group by timing of revenue recognition:


	For the year ended December 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Point in Time Revenue Recognition		Over Time Revenue Recognition		Total
Machine Clothing	$	703,980	$	4,086	$	708,066
Albany Engineered Composites
ASC	—		173,094		173,094
Other AEC	14,128		287,525		301,653
Total Albany Engineered Composites	14,128		460,619		474,747
Total net revenues	$	718,108	$	464,705	$	1,182,813


	For the year ended December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Point in Time Revenue Recognition		Over Time Revenue Recognition		Total
Machine Clothing	$	745,978	$	3,929	$	749,907
Albany Engineered Composites
ASC	—		175,888		175,888
Other AEC	19,518		285,302		304,820
Total Albany Engineered Composites	19,518		461,190		480,708
Total net revenues	$	765,496	$	465,119	$	1,230,615


	For the year ended December 31, 2023
(in thousands)	Point in Time Revenue Recognition		Over Time Revenue Recognition		Total
Machine Clothing	$	666,990	$	3,778	$	670,768
Albany Engineered Composites
ASC	—		184,184		184,184
Other AEC	20,546		272,411		292,957
Total Albany Engineered Composites	20,546		456,595		477,141
Total net revenues	$	687,536	$	460,373	$	1,147,909

Schedule of Disaggregate MC Segment Revenue by Significant Product or Service

The following table disaggregates MC segment revenue by significant product groupings (paper machine clothing (PMC) and engineered fabrics), and, for PMC, the geographical region to which the paper machine clothing was sold:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Americas PMC	$	351,211	$	341,204	$	349,544
Eurasia PMC	277,226		301,436		250,048
Engineered Fabrics	79,629		107,267		71,176
Total Machine Clothing net revenues	$	708,066	$	749,907	$	670,768

Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Accounting Policies (Policies)	Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation and Presentation	Basis of Consolidation and Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") and include the accounts of Albany International Corp. and its subsidiaries (the Company, Albany, we, us, or our) after elimination of intercompany transactions. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation. Global information system costs previously included in Corporate expenses are allocated to the segments. Management believes this presentation better reflects the performance of the segments and is how management will review segment performance on a going forward basis. See Note 3, Reportable Segments and Geographical Data, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our segments. On August 31, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Heimbach GmbH ("Heimbach"), a privately-held manufacturer of paper machine clothing and technical textiles, as further described in Note 24, Business Combination, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The financial results of the acquired company are included in the Machine Clothing reportable segment since the date of the acquisition. The Company owns 90% of the common equity of Albany Safran Composites, LLC ("ASC") which is reported within the Albany Engineered Composites segment. The Company also previously owned 85% of Arcari, SRL ("Arcari") which was divested during the second quarter of 2025. Additional information regarding noncontrolling interest is included in Note 10, Noncontrolling Interest, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Estimates	Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used in the accounting for, among others, revenue recognition, contract profitability, allowances for doubtful accounts, rebates and sales allowances, inventory allowances, financial instruments, including derivatives, pension and other postretirement benefits, assets and liabilities held-for-sale, goodwill and intangible assets, contingencies, income taxes, and other accruals. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may materially differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of any revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition In our Machine Clothing ("MC") business segment, we recognize revenue at the point in time when we satisfy our performance obligations related to the manufacture and delivery of products. In our Albany Engineered Composites ("AEC") business segment, revenue from most long-term contracts is generally recognized over time using an input method as the measure of progress. The amount of revenue in excess of progress billings on long-term contracts is included in Contract assets, net, which represent rights to consideration that are conditional on something other than the passage of time, such as completion of remaining performance obligations. For over time contracts, we are required to limit our estimate of contract values to the period of the legally enforceable contract. While certain contracts are expected to be profitable over the course of the program life when including expected renewals, our estimate of contract revenues and costs is limited to the estimated value of enforceable rights and obligations, excluding anticipated renewals. This contract period may result in a loss contract provision at contract inception. Expected losses on projects include losses on contract options that are probable of exercise, excluding profitable options that may follow. For contracts with anticipated losses, a provision for the entire amount of the estimated remaining loss is charged against income in the period in which the loss becomes known. Contract losses are determined considering all direct and indirect contract costs, exclusive of any selling, general or administrative cost allocations, which are treated as period expenses. Products and services provided under long-term contracts represent a significant portion of Net revenues in the AEC segment. We have contracts with certain customers for which revenue is recognized under a cost-plus-fee agreement. We also have fixed price long-term contracts, for which we use the percentage of completion (incurred cost to total estimated cost) method. That method requires significant judgment and estimation, which could be considerably different if the underlying circumstances were to change. When adjustments in estimated contract revenues or costs are required, any changes from prior estimates are included in earnings in the period the change occurs. Additional accounting policies related to revenue from contracts with customers are set forth in Note 3, Revenue Recognition, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We limit the concentration of credit risk in receivables by closely monitoring credit and collection policies. We record allowances for sales returns as a deduction in the computation of Net revenues. Such provisions are recorded on the basis of written communication with customers and/or historical experience. Any value added taxes that are imposed on sales transactions are excluded from Net revenues.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold includes the cost of materials, provisions for obsolete inventories, labor and supplies, shipping and handling costs, depreciation of manufacturing facilities and equipment, purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and other expenses. Cost of goods sold also includes provisions for loss contracts and charges for the write-off of inventories that result from an exit activity.
Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses	Selling, General, and Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses Selling, general, and administrative expenses are primarily comprised of wages, incentive compensation, benefits, travel, professional fees, revaluation of trade foreign currency balances, global information system costs, and other costs, and are expensed as incurred. Selling expense includes costs related to contract acquisition and provisions for expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost. Technical and Research Expenses Technical and research expenses are charged to operations as incurred and consist primarily of compensation, supplies, and professional fees incurred in connection with intellectual property. The AEC segment participates in both company-sponsored, and customer-funded research and development. Some customer-funded research and development may be on a cost-sharing basis and considered to be a collaborative arrangement, in which case both parties are active participants and are exposed to the risks and rewards dependent on the success of the activity. In such cases, amounts charged to the collaborating entity are credited against research and development expense. For customer-funded research and development in which we anticipate funding to exceed expenses, we include amounts charged to the customer in Net revenues, while expenses are included in Cost of goods sold.
Restructuring Expense	Restructuring Expense We may incur expenses related to exiting a line of business or restructuring of our operations or organizational structure, which could include employee termination costs, costs to consolidate or close facilities, or costs to terminate contractual relationships. Restructuring expenses may also include impairment of Property, plant and equipment, as described below under “Property, Plant and Equipment.” Employee termination costs include severance pay and social costs for periods after employee service is completed. Termination costs related to an ongoing benefit arrangement are recognized when the amount becomes probable and estimable. Termination costs related to a one-time benefit arrangement are recognized at the communication date to employees. Costs related to contract termination, relocation of employees, outplacement and the consolidation or the closure of facilities, are recognized when incurred.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences and tax attributes by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable for future years to differences between existing assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax return purposes. The effect of tax rate changes on deferred taxes is recognized in the income tax provision in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established, as needed, to reduce net deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. In the event it becomes more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset valuation allowances will not be needed, the valuation allowance will be adjusted. In the ordinary course of business there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying our income tax positions. We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have determined the amount of the tax benefit to be recognized by estimating the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. Where applicable, associated interest and penalties have also been recognized. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. We have not elected to reclassify stranded tax effects from Accumulated items of other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic net earnings or loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding during each year. Diluted net income per share includes the effect of all potentially dilutive securities. If we report a net loss from continuing operations, the diluted loss per share is equal to the basic earnings per share calculation.
Translation of Financial Statements	Translation of Financial Statements Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. operations are translated at year-end rates of exchange, and the income statement accounts are translated at average monthly exchange rates. Gains or losses resulting from translating non-U.S. currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are recorded in other comprehensive income and accumulated in Shareholders’ equity in the caption “Translation adjustments.” Selling, general, and administrative expenses include foreign currency gains and losses resulting from third party balances, such as receivables and payables, which are denominated in a currency other than the entity’s functional currency. Gains or losses resulting from cash and short-term intercompany loans and balances denominated in a currency other than the entity’s functional currency, and foreign currency options are generally included in Other expense, net. Gains and losses on long-term intercompany loans not intended to be repaid are recorded in other comprehensive income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid short-term investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition by the company.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable includes trade and other accounts receivables and Bank promissory notes. In connection with certain sales in Asia Pacific, the Company accepts a bank promissory note as customer payment. The notes may be presented for payment at maturity, which is less than one year. In accordance with ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL"), the Company recognizes an allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, such as Accounts receivable and Contract assets. The allowance is determined using a CECL model that is based on an historical average three-year loss rate and is measured by financial asset type on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist, at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. The estimate reflects the risk of loss due to credit default, even when the risk is remote, and considers available relevant information about the collectability of cash flows, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable expected future economic conditions.
Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities	Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities Contract assets includes unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under contracts when the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition is utilized, and revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer. Contract assets are transferred to Accounts receivable, net, when the entitlement to payment becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities include advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. Contract liabilities are included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Inventories	Inventories Costs included in inventories are raw materials, labor, supplies and allocable depreciation and overhead. Raw materials inventory is valued on an average cost basis. Other inventory cost elements are valued at cost, using the first-in, first-out method. The Company writes down the inventories for estimated obsolescence, and to lower of cost or net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Write-downs of inventories are charged to Cost of goods sold. If actual demand or market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the Company, additional inventory write-downs may be required. Once established, the original cost of the inventory less the related write-down represents the new cost basis of such inventories.
Leases	Leases We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. A contract is, or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, we assess whether: •The contract involves the use of an identified asset. This may be specified explicitly or implicitly, and should be physically distinct or represent substantially all of the capacity of a physically distinct asset, •The lessee has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset throughout the period of use, and •The lessee has the right to direct the use of the asset, which is demonstrated when the lessee has decision-making rights that are most relevant to changing how and for what purpose the asset is used. Judgment is required in the determination of whether a contract contains a lease, the appropriate classification, allocation of consideration, and the determination of the discount rate for the lease. Key estimates and judgments include how the Company determines (1) the discount rate it uses to discount the unpaid lease payments to present value, (2) lease term and (3) lease payments. We have certain lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. For most of these leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component, in accordance with the practical expedient that is available for ongoing accounting. Additionally, for certain other leases, such as for vehicles, we apply a portfolio approach. Such new leases are classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. Expenses related to operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis, while those determined to be finance leases are recognized following a front-loaded expense profile, in which interest and amortization are presented separately in the income statement. Operating lease right of use asset ("ROU") assets are included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, while finance lease ROU assets are included in Property, plant, and equipment, net. Lease liabilities for both operating and finance leases are included in Accrued liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Debt	Debt The Company relies on bank financing as an important source of liquidity for business activities. Outstanding debt is classified as current or long-term based on the maturity of the Company's financing arrangements.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, or if acquired as part of a business combination, at fair value. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets for financial reporting purposes. In some cases, accelerated methods are used for income tax purposes. Significant additions or improvements extending assets’ useful lives are capitalized; normal maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. The cost of fully depreciated assets remaining in use is included in the respective asset and accumulated depreciation accounts. When items are sold or retired, related gains or losses are included in Net income. Computer software purchased for internal use, at cost, is amortized on a straight-line basis over five to eight years, depending on the nature of the asset, after being placed into service, and is included in Property, plant, and equipment. We capitalize internal and external costs incurred related to the software development stage. Capitalized salaries, travel, and consulting costs related to the software development totaled $1.2 million in both 2025 and 2024. We review the carrying value of property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations The total purchase consideration for an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests in an acquisition are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. We recognize goodwill if the fair value of the total purchase consideration and any noncontrolling interest is in excess of the net fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. We include the results of operations of the acquired business in the consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date.
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale	Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Disposal groups are classified as held-for-sale if their carrying amounts are expected to be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Disposal groups classified as held-for-sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or the fair value less costs of disposal. Disposal groups are classified as current if the sale is probable within one year of the balance sheet date. Depreciation or amortization of an asset ceases when it is classified as held-for-sale. When disposal groups are classified as held-for-sale, prior period amounts are not reclassified to reflect the current period presentation within the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The determination of the fair value less costs of disposal involves the use of estimates and assumptions that tend to be uncertain. Determining the fair value of a disposal group quantitatively requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates, and future market conditions, among others. For purposes of allocating goodwill to the disposal groups that represent a portion of a reporting unit, we determine the fair value of each disposal group based on income-based valuation techniques, utilizing projected discounted cash flows. Additionally, there may be adjustments in a future period related to resolution of uncertainties that arise from the terms of the disposal transaction, such as the resolution of purchase price adjustments and indemnifications, resolution of uncertainties that arise from and are directly related to the operations of the component before its disposal.
Goodwill, Intangibles, and Other Assets	Goodwill, Intangibles, and Other Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in each business combination. Intangible assets from acquired businesses are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date and consist of customer relationships, customer contracts, technology, intellectual property and other intangible assets. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment at least annually. We perform an impairment test of our goodwill at least annually in the second quarter or more frequently whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may be impaired. Such events or changes in circumstances may include a significant deterioration in overall economic conditions, changes in the business climate of our industry, a decline in our market capitalization, operating performance indicators, competition, reorganizations of our business, or the disposal of all or a portion of a reporting unit. Our goodwill has been allocated to and is tested for impairment at a level referred to as the reporting unit, which is our business segment level or a level below the business segment. The level at which we test goodwill for impairment requires us to determine whether the operations below the business segment constitute a self-sustaining business for which discrete financial information is available and segment management regularly reviews the operating results. We may use qualitative or quantitative approaches when testing goodwill for impairment. When we use the qualitative approach, we perform a qualitative evaluation of events and circumstances impacting the reporting unit to determine the likelihood of goodwill impairment. Based on that qualitative evaluation, if we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, no further evaluation is necessary. Otherwise, we perform a quantitative impairment test. To perform the quantitative impairment test, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit quantitatively requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates, and future market conditions, among others. To determine fair value, we utilize a market-based approach and an income approach. Under the market-based approach, we utilize information regarding the Company, as well as publicly available industry information, to determine earnings multiples. Under the income approach, we determine fair value based on estimated future cash flows of each reporting unit, discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects the overall level of inherent risk of a reporting unit and the rate of return an outside investor would expect to earn. Impairment assessments inherently involve management judgments regarding a number of assumptions such as those described above. Due to the many variables inherent in the estimation of a reporting unit’s fair value and the relative size of our recorded goodwill, differences in assumptions could have a material effect on the estimated fair value of one or more of our reporting units and could result in a goodwill impairment charge in a future period. See additional information set forth in Note 15, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Other Assets For some AEC contracts, we perform pre-production or nonrecurring engineering services. These costs are normally considered a fulfillment activity, rather than a performance obligation. Fulfillment activities that create resources that will be used in satisfying performance obligations in the future, and are expected to be recovered, are capitalized to Other assets, which is classified as a noncurrent asset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The capitalized costs are amortized into Cost of goods sold over the period over which the asset is expected to contribute to future cash flows, which includes anticipated renewal periods.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation We have incentive compensation plans that authorize the issuance of stock-based awards for key employees, which are designed to reward short and long-term contributions and provide incentives for recipients to remain with the Company. We issue stock-based awards in the form of restricted stock units and performance stock units that generally vest between one and five years from the grant date and can be settled in cash or shares. Expenses associated with these awards are recognized over each respective vesting period. Liability based awards are settled in cash, while equity-based awards are settled in stock. See additional information for stock-based compensation plans in Note 22, Stock-Based Compensation, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Derivatives	Derivatives From time to time, we use derivatives to mitigate potentially large adverse effects from changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. We monitor our exposure to these risks and evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the risk of potentially large adverse effects versus the costs associated with hedging such risks. We may use interest rate swaps in the management of interest rate exposures and foreign currency derivatives to manage foreign currency exposure related to assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. When we enter into a derivative contract, we make a determination whether the transaction is deemed to be a hedge for accounting purposes. For those contracts deemed to be a hedge, we formally document the relationship between the derivative instrument and the risk being hedged. In this documentation, we specifically identify the asset, liability, forecasted transaction, cash flow, or net investment that has been designated as the hedged item, and evaluate whether the derivative instrument is expected to reduce the risks associated with the hedged item. To the extent these criteria are not met, we do not use hedge accounting for the derivative. All derivative contracts are recorded at fair value, as a net asset or a net liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The changes in fair values of derivative contracts are recorded each period in earnings or accumulated other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is effective as part of the hedged transaction. Gains and losses on derivative contracts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income are subsequently included in earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged item. For transactions that are designated as an effective hedge, we perform an evaluation of the effectiveness of the hedge on the date of inception and on an ongoing basis. The related gains and losses of derivative instruments, including those designated in hedge accounting relationships, are included as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For derivatives that are designated and qualify as hedges of net investments in subsidiaries located outside the U.S., changes in the fair value of derivatives are reported in other comprehensive income as part of Translation adjustments. The Company does not engage in derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. See Note 17, Financial Instruments, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans	Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans As described in Note 4, Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we have pension and postretirement benefit plans covering certain current and former employees. The pension plans are generally trusteed or insured, and accrued amounts are funded as required in accordance with governing laws and regulations. The annual expense and liabilities recognized for defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans are developed from actuarial valuations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates and expected return on plan assets, which are updated on an annual basis. We consider current market conditions, including changes in interest rates, in determining these assumptions. Discount rate assumptions are based on the population of plan participants and a mixture of high-quality fixed-income investments with durations that match expected future payments. The assumption for expected return on plan assets is based on historical and expected returns on various categories of plan assets.
Government Grants	Government Grants The Company recognizes government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that we will comply with the conditions attached to them and the grants will be received. Government grants are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a systematic basis over the periods in which we recognize as expenses the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate. A government grant that becomes receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support with no future related costs is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income of the period in which it becomes receivable.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Standards Adopted In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”), which modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (1) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (2) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign) and (3) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). ASU 2023-09 also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. The adoption of this standard had an impact on the income tax disclosures presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, however, there was no impact to the results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. We elected to adopt ASU 2023-09 prospectively as permitted by the guidance. See Note 7, Income Taxes, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In September 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance to improve the accounting for costs related to internal-use software. The new guidance eliminates project stages and requires capitalizing software costs to begin when (1) management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and (2) it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Additionally, disclosures for property, plant and equipment will be required for all capitalized software costs. The guidance is effective in the first quarter of 2028 with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. Upon adoption, the guidance may be applied prospectively, retrospectively or using a modified transition approach. We are evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance to improve the disclosure of expenses in commonly presented expense captions. The new guidance requires a public entity to provide tabular disclosure, on an annual and interim basis, of amounts for the following expense categories: (1) purchases of inventory, (2) employee compensation, (3) depreciation and (4) intangible asset amortization, as included in each relevant expense caption. Additionally, on an annual and interim basis, a qualitative description is required for amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively. A relevant expense caption is an expense caption presented on the face of the income statement that contains any of the expense categories noted. The guidance also requires certain amounts that are currently required to be disclosed to be included in the same tabular disclosure as these disaggregation requirements. Furthermore, on an annual and interim basis, a public entity is required to separately disclose selling expenses and annually, disclose a description of the selling expenses. The guidance is effective for 2027 annual reporting, and in the first quarter of 2028 for interim reporting, with early adoption permitted, to be applied on a prospective basis, with retrospective application permitted. We are evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Contract Assets and Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Decrease in contract with customer, asset	$ 79.5
Increase in contract liabilities	27.3
Contract liability, revenue recognized	$ 5.6	$ 4.3

Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure	12 Months Ended
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure	Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]	Albany International Corp. views cybersecurity risk management as a cornerstone of our Enterprise Risk Management ("ERM") strategy, and we are committed to protecting our digital assets and sustaining investor confidence. Cybersecurity risks we face include data breaches, operational disruptions, reputational harm, and regulatory fines. Such incidents could lead to shutdowns or disruptions of or damage to our systems and those of our customers and suppliers, and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information, potentially including personal data and proprietary business information. Unauthorized disclosure of, denial of access to, or other incidents involving sensitive or confidential Company, employee, customer or supplier data, whether through systems failure, employee negligence, fraud, misappropriation, or cybersecurity, ransomware or malware attacks, or other intentional or unintentional acts, could damage our reputation and our competitive positioning in the marketplace, disrupt our business or our customers' businesses, cause us to lose customers and result in significant financial exposure and legal liability. These risks are identified, assessed and managed within the broader context of our ERM strategy, ensuring a comprehensive approach to organizational risk. We incorporate cybersecurity risk assessments into our overall enterprise risk assessment process. This integration ensures that cyber risks are evaluated and managed alongside other operational, financial, and strategic risks, offering a holistic view of our risk landscape. Our ERM strategy is overseen by an Enterprise Risk Management Committee, which is made up of representatives from our finance, legal, accounting, internal audit and global information systems functions, our business leaders and members of the Senior Leadership Team. It is led by our Chief Financial Officer and its actions are reported to our Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Our Chief Information Officer and Senior Director of Information Security, along with members of their respective teams, are responsible for identifying and managing cybersecurity risk. The Senior Leadership Team, the Board of Directors and the Board’s Audit Committee receive regular updates and engage in regular strategic discussions relating to cybersecurity risk management as part of their overall oversight of risk management. Our cybersecurity framework leverages internationally recognized standards, including the CIS 20 and the NIST SP 800-171 frameworks, and is required to comply with the Department of War Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). We have policies and procedures in place designed to maintain compliance with relevant cybersecurity and data privacy laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, such as the European Union GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act. Our cybersecurity strategy includes policies, procedures, and technology that proactively safeguard our operations against cybersecurity threats. Internal teams and external experts regularly conduct risk assessments and audits to identify cybersecurity threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and adhere to control process best practices. Continuous monitoring of our networks and systems for threats and vulnerabilities is a key component of our strategy, supported by the analysis of threat intelligence from external sources. This multi-layered approach enables early detection and facilitates prompt response to potential cybersecurity threats. We regularly review and update our cybersecurity strategies, policies and procedures, taking into consideration the latest advancements in cybersecurity practices and changes to the threat landscape. We have a cybersecurity incident response and crisis management plan in place, which incorporates regular training and simulation exercises, including with senior management, to ensure readiness and efficacy in responding to cybersecurity incidents. Our incident response and crisis management plan coordinates the activities we will take to prepare for, detect, respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents, which include processes to triage, assess severity for, escalate, contain, investigate, and remediate the incident, as well as to comply with potentially applicable legal obligations and mitigate reputational damage. In addition, we provide regular security awareness education and training for all employees and consultants, conduct internal “phishing” testing and training for “clickers,” require mandatory security training for all new hires and publish periodic cybersecurity newsletters to highlight any emerging or urgent security threats. We also carry insurance that provides protection against the potential losses arising from a cybersecurity incident. We engage qualified third-party cybersecurity experts for in-depth cyber risk assessments, penetration tests, and compliance audits, which provide impartial perspective and insight into our cybersecurity posture and we engage consultants for the development and refinement of our cybersecurity strategy and maturity, drawing upon industry best practices and regulatory knowledge. These collaborations also include the refinement of our incident response and crisis management plan and employee training, emphasizing the transfer of knowledge for sustainable in-house capabilities. Our cybersecurity risk management processes extend to the oversight and identification of threats associated with our use of third-party service providers. We set clear objectives for third-party service providers, and we assess cybersecurity practices and any history of security incidents before engaging any potential service providers. Our contracts explicitly include requirements relating to cybersecurity, including adherence to certain standards, to ensure compliance with our security protocols. Once engaged, we regularly monitor the cybersecurity posture of major providers through log reports and intelligent threat protection analysis. Our business strategy, results of operations and financial condition have not been materially affected by risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previous cybersecurity incidents, but we cannot provide assurance that they will not be materially affected in the future by such risks and any future material incidents. Based on our review of past cybersecurity incidents, we believe that all such incidents were addressed promptly and effectively. In the last fiscal three years, we have not experienced any material information cybersecurity incidents and the expenses we have incurred from any cybersecurity incidents were immaterial. See Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on our cybersecurity-related risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]	Albany International Corp. views cybersecurity risk management as a cornerstone of our Enterprise Risk Management ("ERM") strategy, and we are committed to protecting our digital assets and sustaining investor confidence. Cybersecurity risks we face include data breaches, operational disruptions, reputational harm, and regulatory fines. Such incidents could lead to shutdowns or disruptions of or damage to our systems and those of our customers and suppliers, and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information, potentially including personal data and proprietary business information. Unauthorized disclosure of, denial of access to, or other incidents involving sensitive or confidential Company, employee, customer or supplier data, whether through systems failure, employee negligence, fraud, misappropriation, or cybersecurity, ransomware or malware attacks, or other intentional or unintentional acts, could damage our reputation and our competitive positioning in the marketplace, disrupt our business or our customers' businesses, cause us to lose customers and result in significant financial exposure and legal liability. These risks are identified, assessed and managed within the broader context of our ERM strategy, ensuring a comprehensive approach to organizational risk. We incorporate cybersecurity risk assessments into our overall enterprise risk assessment process. This integration ensures that cyber risks are evaluated and managed alongside other operational, financial, and strategic risks, offering a holistic view of our risk landscape.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag]	true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag]	false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]	The Board of Directors oversees our risk management processes, including with respect to cybersecurity risk, and the Board considers cybersecurity risk management an enterprise priority.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]	The Board has delegated primary responsibility for reviewing and discussing with management our strategies, initiatives and policies relating to cybersecurity to the Audit Committee, which regularly reports to the full Board regarding such review and discussions.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]	As part of their oversight of cybersecurity risk, the Board and Audit Committee regularly review detailed cybersecurity reports, which include analyses of the threat landscape, recent incidents, and the efficacy of our cybersecurity strategy. In addition, the Chief Information Officer and Senior Director of Information Security provide bi-annual updates to the Audit Committee and annual briefings to the full Board on our cybersecurity posture, strategy, and risk management. These reviews and updates are complemented by ongoing cybersecurity training for board members to enhance their decision-making and oversight effectiveness. Regular active engagement in strategic discussions by the Board and Audit Committee ensures that cybersecurity considerations are effectively integrated into our overall business strategy and align with Company objectives and demonstrates the Board’s commitment to proactive cybersecurity oversight.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]	Although the Board oversees our overall risk management, day-to-day management of cybersecurity risk is the responsibility of management. Management’s critical role involves assessing and managing these risks through regular evaluations, deploying advanced security measures, and developing policies. Management integrates these strategies across all our operations, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness within the Company. This proactive stance is essential to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring operational resilience against evolving cyber threats. Quarterly, the Chief Information Officer and Senior Director of Information Security present detailed cybersecurity reports to the Enterprise Risk Committee, focusing on strategic initiatives and evolving threats. The Enterprise Risk Committee, meeting quarterly, evaluates cybersecurity within the broader organizational risk context, ensuring consistent assessment and management. The Chief Financial Officer chairs quarterly Enterprise Risk Management Committee meetings to review and evaluate various risk factors, including cybersecurity. The Chief Financial Officer's expertise in financial risk management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership is instrumental in guiding the committee's discussions and decisions. The Chief Financial Officer ensures that appropriate financial and operational implications of cybersecurity risk are considered and integrated into our Enterprise Risk Management Strategy. The Chief Information Officer oversees our broader IT strategy, including cybersecurity, and presents quarterly to the Enterprise Risk Management Committee, bi-annually to the Audit Committee, and annually to the Board. The Chief Information Officer's expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and strategic planning, forged over 25 years, 20 of which has been spent in leadership at global publicly traded companies, is integral to our approach to cybersecurity risk management. This expertise is crucial in aligning our cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that our strategies effectively support the Company's overall goals. The Senior Director of Information Security, reporting to and collaborating with the Chief Information Officer, manages our Enterprise Cybersecurity team. Day-to-day responsibilities include the implementation of cybersecurity strategies, cybersecurity risk management, and enhancing defenses against evolving threats. Our Senior Director of Information Security has over 35 years of IT experience, 12 of which have been spent leading the Company’s cybersecurity efforts. The Information Security plays a key role in shaping our cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with industry standards and integration into our broader IT strategy. Regular reporting channels between the Senior Director of Information Security, the Chief Information Officer, and the Chief Financial Officer facilitate a cohesive, well-informed approach to managing cybersecurity risks. These reports include detailed analyses of potential threats, incident response readiness, and the effectiveness of existing cybersecurity measures.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block]	Management’s critical role involves assessing and managing these risks through regular evaluations, deploying advanced security measures, and developing policies. Management integrates these strategies across all our operations, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness within the Company. This proactive stance is essential to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring operational resilience against evolving cyber threats. Quarterly, the Chief Information Officer and Senior Director of Information Security present detailed cybersecurity reports to the Enterprise Risk Committee, focusing on strategic initiatives and evolving threats. The Enterprise Risk Committee, meeting quarterly, evaluates cybersecurity within the broader organizational risk context, ensuring consistent assessment and management. The Chief Financial Officer chairs quarterly Enterprise Risk Management Committee meetings to review and evaluate various risk factors, including cybersecurity. The Chief Financial Officer's expertise in financial risk management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership is instrumental in guiding the committee's discussions and decisions. The Chief Financial Officer ensures that appropriate financial and operational implications of cybersecurity risk are considered and integrated into our Enterprise Risk Management Strategy. The Chief Information Officer oversees our broader IT strategy, including cybersecurity, and presents quarterly to the Enterprise Risk Management Committee, bi-annually to the Audit Committee, and annually to the Board. The Chief Information Officer's expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and strategic planning, forged over 25 years, 20 of which has been spent in leadership at global publicly traded companies, is integral to our approach to cybersecurity risk management. This expertise is crucial in aligning our cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that our strategies effectively support the Company's overall goals. The Senior Director of Information Security, reporting to and collaborating with the Chief Information Officer, manages our Enterprise Cybersecurity team. Day-to-day responsibilities include the implementation of cybersecurity strategies, cybersecurity risk management, and enhancing defenses against evolving threats. Our Senior Director of Information Security has over 35 years of IT experience, 12 of which have been spent leading the Company’s cybersecurity efforts. The Information Security plays a key role in shaping our cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with industry standards and integration into our broader IT strategy.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block]	The Chief Information Officer's expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and strategic planning, forged over 25 years, 20 of which has been spent in leadership at global publicly traded companies, is integral to our approach to cybersecurity risk management.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]	Quarterly, the Chief Information Officer and Senior Director of Information Security present detailed cybersecurity reports to the Enterprise Risk Committee, focusing on strategic initiatives and evolving threats. The Enterprise Risk Committee, meeting quarterly, evaluates cybersecurity within the broader organizational risk context, ensuring consistent assessment and management. The Chief Financial Officer chairs quarterly Enterprise Risk Management Committee meetings to review and evaluate various risk factors, including cybersecurity. The Chief Financial Officer's expertise in financial risk management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership is instrumental in guiding the committee's discussions and decisions. The Chief Financial Officer ensures that appropriate financial and operational implications of cybersecurity risk are considered and integrated into our Enterprise Risk Management Strategy.
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Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Plan Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Pension plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$ 1,156	$ 1,812	$ 1,478
Interest cost	6,013	6,114	5,151
Expected return on assets	(4,538)	(5,430)	(4,347)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	(28)	(26)	(32)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,185	647	555
Settlement	2,355	(33)	0
Curtailment (gain)/loss	(4,356)	(37)	0
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 1,787	$ 3,047	$ 2,805
Pension plans \| United States
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Discount rate	5.44%	5.15%	5.49%
Pension plans \| Foreign Plan
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Discount rate	4.32%	4.05%	5.15%
Expected return on plan assets	4.82%	4.98%	5.21%
Rate of compensation increase	2.68%	2.89%	3.08%
Pension plans \| Switzerland
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Cash balance interest crediting rate	1.15%	1.30%	2.15%
Other postretirement benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$ 40	$ 46	$ 60
Interest cost	1,414	1,416	1,874
Expected return on assets	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	(122)	(124)	(4,090)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(34)	(34)	828
Settlement	0	0	0
Curtailment (gain)/loss	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 1,298	$ 1,304	$ (1,328)
Other postretirement benefits \| United States
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Discount rate	5.61%	5.21%	5.55%
Other postretirement benefits \| Foreign Plan
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Discount rate	4.70%	4.70%	5.20%
Rate of compensation increase	2.75%	2.75%	2.75%
Other postretirement benefits \| Switzerland
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Cash balance interest crediting rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Revenue Recognition

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability of consideration is probable. Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with the customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. We recognize revenue when we satisfy a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service, or a series of distinct goods or services, to the customer which occurs either at a point in time, or over time, depending on the performance obligation in the contract. A performance obligation is a promise in the contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer, and is the unit of account. “Control” refers to the ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the product. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each material distinct performance obligation and is recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied.

In our MC segment, our primary performance obligation in most contracts is to provide solution-based, custom-designed fabrics and belts to the customer. We satisfy this performance obligation upon transferring control of the product to the customer at a specific point in time. Contracts with customers in the MC segment have various terms that can affect the point in time when revenue is recognized. Generally, the customer obtains control when the product has been received at the location specified by the customer, at which time the only remaining obligations under the

contract may be fulfillment costs, in the form of shipping and handling, which are accrued when control of the product is transferred.

In the MC segment, contracts with certain customers may also obligate us to provide various product-related services at no additional cost to the customer. When this obligation is material in the context of the contract with the customer, we recognize a separate performance obligation and allocate revenue to those services on a relative estimated standalone selling price basis. The standalone selling price for these services is determined based upon an analysis of the services offered and an assessment of the price we might charge for such services as a separate offering. As we typically provide such services on a stand-ready basis, we recognize this revenue over time. Revenue allocated to such service performance obligations is the only MC revenue that is recognized over time.

In our AEC segment, we primarily enter into contracts to manufacture and deliver highly engineered advanced composite products to our customers. A significant portion of AEC revenue is earned under a mix of short duration and long duration, firm-fixed-price orders that are placed under master agreements that contain general terms and conditions applicable to all orders placed under the master agreements. We assess each contract at its inception to determine whether it should be combined with other contracts. When making this determination we consider factors such as whether two or more contracts were negotiated and executed at or near the same time or were negotiated with an overall profit objective. If combined, we treat the combined contracts as a single contract for revenue recognition purposes. We evaluate the products or services promised in each contract at inception to determine whether the contract should be accounted for as having one or more performance obligations. For most AEC contracts, the nature of our promise (or our performance obligation) to the customer is to provide a significant service of integrating a complex set of tasks and components into a single project or capability, which will often result in the delivery of multiple highly interdependent and interrelated units.

At the inception of a contract, we determine the transaction price based on the consideration we expect to receive for the products or services being provided under the contract. For contracts where a portion of the price may vary, we estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount, which is included in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. We analyze the risk of a significant revenue reversal and if necessary, constrain the amount of variable consideration recognized in order to mitigate this risk.

We estimate the transaction price based on our current rights, and do not contemplate future modifications (including unexercised options) or follow-on contracts until they become legally enforceable. Many AEC contracts are subsequently modified to include changes in specifications, requirements or price, which may create new or change existing enforceable rights and obligations. Depending on the nature of the modification, we consider whether to account for the modification as an adjustment to the existing contract or as a separate contract. Generally, we are able to conclude that such modifications are not distinct from the existing contract, due to the significant integration of the obligations, and the interrelated nature of tasks, provided for in the modification and the existing contract. Therefore, such modifications are accounted for as if they were part of the existing contract, and we accumulate the values of such modifications in our estimates of contract value.

Revenue is recognized over time for substantially all of our contracts in AEC as most of our contracts have provisions that are deemed to transfer control to the customer over time. Revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. The selection of the method to measure progress toward completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We generally use the cost-to-cost measure of progress for our contracts because it best depicts the transfer of assets to the customer which occurs as we incur costs to produce the contract deliverables. Under the cost-to-cost measure of progress, the extent of progress toward completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. Revenue, including profit, is recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Accounting for long-term contracts requires significant judgment and estimation, which could be considerably different if the underlying circumstances were to change. When any adjustments of estimated contract revenue or costs are required, any changes from prior estimates are included in revenues or earnings in the period in which the change occurs.

The sum of net adjustments to the estimated profitability of long-term contracts decreased AEC revenue by $69.1 million and operating income by $165.8 million in 2025. The decrease in profitability was primarily driven by a few large complex programs, including adjustments of $155.9 million for various CH-53K programs, based on changes to estimated material input costs, labor hours, and future overhead rates over the remainder of the contract. Comparatively, adjustments in the estimated profitability of long-term contracts decreased operating income by $43.2 million and $4.1 million in 2024 and 2023 respectively. The unfavorable effects in 2024 related to higher labor, material, and scrap costs. The unfavorable effects in 2023 related to additional reserves taken on certain contracts and inflationary factors decreasing anticipated margins.

AEC’s largest source of revenue is derived from the LEAP contract (see Note 10, Noncontrolling Interest, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements) under a cost-plus-fee agreement. The fee may vary within a narrow range based on our success in achieving certain cost targets. Revenue is recognized over time as costs are incurred, with contract billings adjusted annually to reflect actual costs. Under this contract, there is judgment involved in determining applicable contract costs and expected margin, and therefore, in determining the amount of revenue to be recognized.

The LEAP engine is used on the Airbus A320neo, A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX, and COMAC 919 aircraft. AEC’s largest aerospace customer is SAFRAN and sales to SAFRAN (consisting primarily of fan blades and cases for CFM’s LEAP engine) accounted for approximately 15% of the Company’s consolidated Net revenues in 2025. In 2025, SAFRAN leased manufacturing space from AEC for the GE9X program. Rent paid by SAFRAN under this lease amounted to $1.0 million in 2025 and $1.0 million in 2024. AEC sales to SAFRAN were $177.0 million in 2025, $178.1 million in 2024, and $187.6 million in 2023. The total of Accounts receivable and Contract assets due from SAFRAN amounted to $60.8 million and $78.5 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Payment terms granted to MC and AEC customers reflect general competitive practices. Terms vary with product, competitive conditions, and the country of operation.

The following table provides a summary of the composition of each business segment:

Segment

Product Group

Principal Product or Service

Principal Locations

Machine Clothing (MC)

Machine Clothing

World-wide

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC)

Albany Safran Composites (ASC)

Airframe and engine Components (Other AEC)

3D-woven, injected composite components for aircraft engines
Composite airframe and engine components for military and commercial aircraft

Rochester, NH Commercy, France Queretaro, Mexico
Salt Lake City, UT Boerne, TX Queretaro, Mexico Kaiserslautern, Germany

We disaggregate revenue earned from contracts with customers for each of our business segments and product groups based on the timing of revenue recognition, and groupings used for internal review purposes.

The following table presents disaggregated revenue for each product group by timing of revenue recognition:


	For the year ended December 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Point in Time Revenue Recognition		Over Time Revenue Recognition		Total
Machine Clothing	$	703,980	$	4,086	$	708,066
Albany Engineered Composites
ASC	—		173,094		173,094
Other AEC	14,128		287,525		301,653
Total Albany Engineered Composites	14,128		460,619		474,747
Total net revenues	$	718,108	$	464,705	$	1,182,813


	For the year ended December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Point in Time Revenue Recognition		Over Time Revenue Recognition		Total
Machine Clothing	$	745,978	$	3,929	$	749,907
Albany Engineered Composites
ASC	—		175,888		175,888
Other AEC	19,518		285,302		304,820
Total Albany Engineered Composites	19,518		461,190		480,708
Total net revenues	$	765,496	$	465,119	$	1,230,615


	For the year ended December 31, 2023
(in thousands)	Point in Time Revenue Recognition		Over Time Revenue Recognition		Total
Machine Clothing	$	666,990	$	3,778	$	670,768
Albany Engineered Composites
ASC	—		184,184		184,184
Other AEC	20,546		272,411		292,957
Total Albany Engineered Composites	20,546		456,595		477,141
Total net revenues	$	687,536	$	460,373	$	1,147,909


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Americas PMC	$	351,211	$	341,204	$	349,544
Eurasia PMC	277,226		301,436		250,048
Engineered Fabrics	79,629		107,267		71,176
Total Machine Clothing net revenues	$	708,066	$	749,907	$	670,768

We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less. Contracts in the MC segment are generally for periods of less than a year. Most contracts in the AEC segment are a mix of short duration and long duration firm-fixed-price orders, many representing performance obligations with an original maturity of less than one year. Remaining performance obligations on contracts that had an original duration of greater than one year totaled $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2025, $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2024, and $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2023, and related primarily to firm contracts in the AEC segment. Of the remaining performance obligations as of December 31, 2025, we expect to recognize as revenue approximately $166 million during 2026, $182 million during 2027, $154 million during 2028, and the remainder thereafter.

- Definition

The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts.

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Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2025
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events The Company evaluated subsequent events occurring after the balance sheet date through the date these financial statements were issued and determined that no events occurred that would require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the financial statements.

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Schedule of Plan Benefit Obligations

The following table sets forth the plan benefit obligations:


	As of December 31, 2025						As of December 31, 2024
(in thousands, except percentages)	Pension plans			Other postretirement benefits			Pension plans			Other postretirement benefits
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	137,111		$	26,715		$	158,323		$	28,684
Service cost	1,156			40			1,812			46
Interest cost	6,013			1,414			6,114			1,416
Plan participants' contributions	266			—			530			—
Actuarial (gain)/loss	3,533			1,235			(3,868)			(709)
Benefits paid	(10,464)			(2,566)			(9,423)			(2,651)
Acquisitions/Divestiture	(374)			—			—			—
Settlements and curtailments	(15,043)			—			(7,805)			—

Foreign currency changes	12,121			41			(8,572)			(71)
Benefit obligation, end of year	$	134,319		$	26,879		$	137,111		$	26,715
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	129,003		$	—		$	132,198		$	—
Weighted average assumptions used to
determine benefit obligations, end of year:
Discount rate — U.S. plan	4.84		%	5.21		%	5.44		%	5.61		%
Discount rate — non-U.S. plans	4.71		%	4.95		%	4.32		%	4.70		%
Cash balance interest crediting rate - Switzerland pension plan	1.20		%	—			1.15		%	—
Compensation increase — U.S. plan	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Compensation increase — non-U.S. plans	2.90		%	2.75		%	2.68		%	2.75		%

Schedule of Plan Assets

The following sets forth information about plan assets:


	As of December 31, 2025				As of December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits		Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$	103,137	$	—	$	112,688	$	—
Actual return on plan assets, net of expenses	668		—		(408)		—
Employer contributions	5,644		2,566		8,744		2,651
Plan participants' contributions	266		—		530		—
Benefits paid	(10,464)		(2,566)		(9,423)		(2,651)
Acquisitions	—		—		—		—
Settlements	(14,767)		—		(3,811)		—
Other	—		—		—		—
Foreign currency changes	7,127		—		(5,183)		—
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$	91,611	$	—	$	103,137	$	—

Schedule of Funded Status of Plans

The funded status of the plans was as follows:


	As of December 31, 2025				As of December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits		Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits
Fair value of plan assets	$	91,611	$	—	$	103,137	$	—
Benefit obligation	134,319		26,879		137,111		26,715
Funded status	$	(42,708)	$	(26,879)	$	(33,974)	$	(26,715)
Accrued benefit cost, end of year	$	(42,708)	$	(26,879)	$	(33,974)	$	(26,715)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following:
Noncurrent asset	$	10,406	$	—	$	16,982	$	—
Current liability	(5,332)		(2,727)		(4,915)		(2,772)
Noncurrent liability	(47,782)		(24,152)		(46,041)		(23,943)
Net amount recognized	$	(42,708)	$	(26,879)	$	(33,974)	$	(26,715)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
Net actuarial loss	$	28,845	$	2,597	$	19,529	$	1,345
Prior service cost/(credit)	(93)		(237)		(96)		(360)
Net amount recognized	$	28,752	$	2,360	$	19,433	$	985

Schedule of Composition of Accrued Pension Cost

The composition of the net pension plan funded status as of December 31, 2025 was as follows:


(in thousands)	U.S. plan		Non-U.S. plans		Total
Pension plans with pension assets	$	—	$	10,406	$	10,406
Pension plans without pension assets	(3,636)		(49,478)		(53,114)
Total	$	(3,636)	$	(39,072)	$	(42,708)

Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Plan Cost

The composition of the net periodic benefit plan cost for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was as follows:


	Pension plans									Other postretirement benefits
(in thousands, except percentages)	2025			2024			2023			2025			2024			2023
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	1,156		$	1,812		$	1,478		$	40		$	46		$	60
Interest cost	6,013			6,114			5,151			1,414			1,416			1,874
Expected return on assets	(4,538)			(5,430)			(4,347)			—			—			—
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	(28)			(26)			(32)			(122)			(124)			(4,090)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,185			647			555			(34)			(34)			828
Settlement	2,355			(33)			—			—			—			—
Curtailment (gain)/loss	(4,356)			(37)			—			—			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,787		$	3,047		$	2,805		$	1,298		$	1,304		$	(1,328)

Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Discount rate — U.S. plan	5.44		%	5.15		%	5.49		%	5.61		%	5.21		%	5.55		%
Discount rate — non-U.S. plans	4.32		%	4.05		%	5.15		%	4.70		%	4.70		%	5.20		%
Cash balance interest crediting rate - Switzerland pension plan	1.15		%	1.30		%	2.15		%	—			—			—
Expected return on plan assets — U.S. plan	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Expected return on plan assets — non-U.S. plans	4.82		%	4.98		%	5.21		%	N/A			N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase — U.S. plan	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase — non-U.S. plans	2.68		%	2.89		%	3.08		%	2.75		%	2.75		%	2.75		%

Schedule of (Gains)/Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

Pretax (gains)/losses on plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was as follows:


	Pension plans						Other postretirement benefits
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023		2025		2024		2023
Settlements/curtailments	$	2,002	$	70	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Asset/liability loss/(gain)	7,126		(2,023)		4,365		1,235		(709)		(6,131)
Amortization of actuarial gain/(loss)	(1,185)		(646)		(554)		34		34		(828)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	28		26		32		122		124		4,090

Currency impact	1,349		(748)		757		(16)		28		(8)
Cost/(benefit) in Other comprehensive income	$	9,320	$	(3,321)	$	4,600	$	1,375	$	(523)	$	(2,877)

Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no investments expected to be sold at a value materially different than NAV.


	Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Total
Common Stocks and equity funds	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Debt securities	283		43,281		—		43,564
Insurance contracts	—		—		3,998		3,998
Real Estate	—		—		—		—
Hedge Funds	—		—		—		—
Cash and short-term investments	6,643		—		—		6,643
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy	$	6,926	$	43,281	$	3,998	54,205
Investments at net asset value:
Common Stocks and equity funds							12,689
Fixed income funds							24,717
Limited partnerships							—
Total plan assets							$	91,611


	Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Total
Common Stocks and equity funds	$	—	$	4,241	$	—	$	4,241
Debt securities	—		49,940		—		49,940
Insurance contracts	—		—		3,528		3,528
Real Estate	—		—		3,244		3,244
Hedge Funds	—		—		836		836
Cash and short-term investments	5,323		—		—		5,323
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy	$	5,323	$	54,181	$	7,608	67,112
Investments at net asset value:
Common Stocks and equity funds							13,124
Fixed income funds							22,901
Limited partnerships							—
Total plan assets							$	103,137

Schedule of Reconciliation of Level 3 Assets

The following tables present a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2024		Net realized gains		Net unrealized gains		Net purchases, issuances and settlements		Net transfers (out of) Level 3		December 31, 2025
Insurance contracts -
total level 3 assets	$	7,608	$	—	$	81	$	(3,691)	$	—	$	3,998


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		Net realized gains		Net unrealized gains		Net purchases, issuances and settlements		Net transfers (out of) Level 3		December 31, 2024
Insurance contracts -
total level 3 assets	$	7,597	$	—	$	58	$	(47)	$	—	$	7,608

Schedule of Asset Allocation

The asset allocation for the Company’s non-U.S. pension plans for 2025 and 2024, and the target allocation, by asset category, are as follows:


	Non-U.S. Plans
	Target Allocation		Percentage of plan assets at plan measurement date
Asset category			2025		2024
Equity securities	12	%	12	%	15	%
Debt securities	31	%	31	%	70	%
Real estate	1	%	1	%	3	%
Other(1)	56	%	56	%	12	%
	100	%	100	%	100	%

(1)Other includes hedged equity and absolute return strategies, as well as private equity. The Company has procedures to monitor the performance of these investments and compares asset valuations to audited financial statements of the funds.

Schedule of Pension Plans with Projected Benefit Obligation and Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets

At the end of 2025 and 2024, the projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with projected benefit obligation and an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets were as follows:


	Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
(in thousands)	2025		2024
Projected benefit obligation	$	58,331	$	55,067
Fair value of plan assets	5,217		4,111


	Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
(in thousands)	2025		2024
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	55,260	$	52,493
Fair value of plan assets	4,463		3,509

Schedule of Expected Cash Flows

Information about expected cash flows for the pension and other benefit obligations are as follows:


(in thousands)	Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits
Expected employer contributions and direct employer payments in the next fiscal year	$	5,931	$	2,727
Expected benefit payments
2026	10,324		2,727
2027	9,640		2,626
2028	9,707		2,525
2029	9,589		2,423
2030	9,810		2,324
2031 to 2035 (expected, combined)	46,753		10,126

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedules of Executive Management Share-based Compensation Activity) (Details) - Performance Shares - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Number of shares
Shares potentially payable, beginning balance	127,805	138,808	135,941
Forfeitures (in shares)	(39,057)	(14,689)	(9,035)
Payments (in shares)	(59,180)	(77,782)	(112,279)
Grants (in shares)	195,506
Shares accrued based on performance (in shares)	21,226	81,468	124,181
Shares potentially payable, ending balance	246,300	127,805	138,808
Weighted average grant date value per share
Shares potentially payable, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 85.69	$ 84.41	$ 79.11
Forfeitures (in dollars per share)	87.50	92.02	92.02
Payments (in dollars per share)	87.62	89.44	86.35
Shares accrued based on performance (in dollars per share)	88.33	91.80	92.52
Grants (in dollars per share)	72.45
Shares potentially payable, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 79.34	$ 85.69	$ 84.41
Year-end intrinsic value
Year-end intrinsic value	$ 19,541	$ 10,952	$ 11,717	$ 10,754

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI") (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The table below presents changes in the components of AOCI from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025:


(in thousands)	Translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement liability adjustments		Derivative valuation adjustment		Total Other Comprehensive Income
January 1, 2023	$	(146,851)	$	(15,783)	$	17,707	$	(144,927)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	21,950		(3,357)		2,623		21,216

Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement, net of tax	—		3,629		—		3,629
Interest expense related to swaps reclassified to the Statements of Income, net of tax	—		—		(11,251)		(11,251)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments reclassified to Statements of Income, net of tax	—		(1,835)		—		(1,835)
Net current period other comprehensive income	21,950		(1,563)		(8,628)		11,759
December 31, 2023	$	(124,901)	$	(17,346)	$	9,079	$	(133,168)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(56,654)		103		943		(55,608)

Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement, net of tax	—		2,605		—		2,605
Interest expense related to swaps reclassified to the Statements of Income, net of tax	—				(10,128)		(10,128)

Adjustment related to prior period change in opening valuation allowance	—		310		—		310
Net current period other comprehensive income	(56,654)		3,018		(9,185)		(62,821)
December 31, 2024	$	(181,555)	$	(14,328)	$	(106)	$	(195,989)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	62,547		(2,195)		(307)		60,045

Pension/postretirement settlements and curtailments, net of tax	—		(1,580)		—		(1,580)
Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement, net of tax	—		(6,598)		—		(6,598)
Interest expense related to swaps reclassified to the Statements of Income, net of tax	—		—		(207)		(207)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments reclassified to Statements of Income, net of tax	—		791		—		791
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)	62,547		(9,582)		(514)		52,451
December 31, 2025	$	(119,008)	$	(23,910)	$	(620)	$	(143,538)

Schedule of Items Reclassified to Statement of Income

The table below presents the expense/(income) amounts reclassified, and the line items of the Statement of Income that were affected for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.


(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Pretax Derivative valuation reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
(Income)/Expense related to interest rate swaps included in Income before taxes(a)	$	(269)	$	(13,547)	$	(15,062)
Income tax effect	62		3,419		3,811
Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	(207)	$	(10,128)	$	(11,251)
Pretax pension and postretirement liabilities reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:

Amortization of prior service credit	$	(150)	$	(150)	$	(4,122)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,151		613		1,383
Total pretax amount reclassified(b)	1,001		463		(2,739)
Income tax effect	(210)		(153)		904
Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	791	$	310	$	(1,835)

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(a)Reported as Interest expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Income, are payments related to the interest rate swap agreements and amortization of swap buyouts (see Note 17, Financial Instruments, and Note 18, Fair-Value Measurements, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

(b)Reported as Other (income)/expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Income, the accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 4, Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

We have cash-based and stock-based incentive compensation plans that can be awarded for key employees, which are designed to reward short and long-term contributions and used as retention incentives for key senior management. We grant stock-based awards in the form of restricted stock units that are generally settled with the issuance of Class A shares. We grant performance phantom stock units that are treated as liability-based awards and are generally settled in cash. The vesting periods generally range between one and five years from the grant date. Expenses associated with these awards are recognized over each respective vesting period.

Performance and Retention Awards

The Albany International 2017 and 2023 Long-term Incentive Plans provide senior executive members of management with incentive compensation based on achieving certain performance or service measures. Awards can be settled in cash or shares of Class A Common Stock. If the settlement is in the form of Class A Common Stock, participants may elect to receive shares net of applicable income taxes.

Multi-Year Performance Plan Awards

Long-term performance incentives were granted to executives as multi-year performance plan ("MPP") awards in each of 2023, 2024. Beginning in 2025, long-term performance incentive awards took the form of restricted stock unit award. Each of the MPP awards vests three years after the grant date, and the extent of payout is dependent upon the achievement of certain performance metrics during the three-year performance period, as defined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Settlement of the awards are scheduled to occur no later than 90 days after the end of the performance period. If a participant terminates employment prior to the award becoming fully vested, the participant forfeits either their entire award or a pro rata portion of the MPP award. The grant date share price is determined when the awards are approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors each year and that price is used to measure the cost for the share-based portion of an award. MPP awards are generally settled in shares. Expense associated with these awards is recognized over the vesting period. and is adjusted quarterly based on estimated achievement of performance metrics. In connection with these awards, we recognized (income)/expense of ($2.1) million in 2025, $1.6 million in 2024 and $5.1 million in 2023. Based on current estimates of achievement of certain performance metrics, we anticipate recognizing $0.1 million of expense in 2026 and 2027.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

Long-term restricted stock unit awards (“RSU”) were granted to executives and other eligible employees which vest annually and settle in shares no later than 90 days after the vesting period ends. The grant date share price is the date when the award is approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and is used to measure the cost of the award. We recognized $6.5 million of expense in 2025 associated with RSU’s, $2.6 million in 2024, and $4.2 million in 2023. Based on RSU’s outstanding at December 31, 2025, we expect to record approximately $3.4 million of expense in 2026 and $1.4 million of expense in 2027.

As of December 31, 2025, there were 1,341,905 shares of Company stock authorized for the payment of awards under these plans. Information with respect to these plans is presented below:


(in thousands, except number of shares and weighted average grant date value per share)	Number of shares	Weighted average grant date value per share		Year-end intrinsic value
Shares potentially payable at January 1, 2023	135,941	$	79.11	$	10,754
Forfeitures	(9,035)	$	92.02
Payments	(112,279)	$	86.35
Shares accrued based on 2023 performance	124,181	$	92.52
Shares potentially payable at December 31, 2023	138,808	$	84.41	$	11,717
Forfeitures	(14,689)	$	92.02
Payments	(77,782)	$	89.44
Shares accrued based on 2024 performance	81,468	$	91.80
Shares potentially payable at December 31, 2024	127,805	$	85.69	$	10,952
Forfeitures	(39,057)	$	87.50
Vesting	(59,180)	$	87.62
Grants	195,506	$	72.45
Shares accrued based on 2025 performance	21,226	$	88.33
Shares potentially payable at December 31, 2025	246,300	$	79.34	$	19,541

Performance Phantom Stock

Long-term cash retention incentives with a performance component were granted to members of management as Phantom Stock Plan ("PSP") awards. Awards under this plan vest over a 3 to 5 year period and are paid annually in cash based on current market prices of the Company’s stock. Under this program, employees may earn more or less than the target award based on the Company’s results in the year of the award. Expense recognized for this plan amounted to $3.3 million in 2025, $5.4 million in 2024, and $7.8 million in 2023. Based on awards outstanding at December 31, 2025, we expect to record approximately $2.3 million of compensation cost from 2026 to 2028. The weighted average period for recognition of that cost is approximately 1.4 years.

Non-employee Director stock compensation

The Company’s independent Directors are paid an annual retainer, of which a certain amount is required to be paid in shares. The total number of shares paid to each independent Director is determined by the share closing price on the day of the Annual Meeting at which the election of Directors occurs. This resulted in compensation expense of $0.8 million in 2025, $1.2 million in 2024, and $1.1 million in 2023 in the form of shares.

Other (Income)/Expense, net (Schedule of Other (Income)/ Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Currency transactions	$ (8,883)	$ 3,900	$ 2,916
Derivative instruments losses/(gains)	(3,735)	3,459	(351)
Components of net periodic pension and postretirement cost other than service	(3,890)	(2,493)	61
Other	(3,959)	(331)	(2,835)
Total other (income)/expense, net	$ 5,079	$ 1,721	$ (6,163)

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Allowance for doubtful accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,925	$ 6,190	$ 3,984
Charge to expense	(139)	310	640
Other	37	(1,575)	1,566
Balance at end of the period	4,823	4,925	6,190
Allowance for sales returns
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	9,422	10,232	9,070
Charge to expense	6,301	6,253	5,499
Other	(4,936)	(7,063)	(4,337)
Balance at end of the period	10,787	9,422	10,232
Valuation allowance deferred tax assets
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	15,496	9,848	9,786
Charge to expense	408	6,855	(1,381)
Other	1,571	(1,207)	1,443
Balance at end of the period	$ 17,475	$ 15,496	$ 9,848

Accounting Policies (Schedule of Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	$ 6,252	$ (4,495)	$ 4,181
Other (income)/expense, net	8,883	(3,900)	(2,916)
Total transaction (gains)/losses	$ 15,135	$ (8,395)	$ 1,265

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization by Segment) (Details)) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 87,914	$ 89,294	$ 76,733
Operating segments \| Machine Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	32,849	33,917	24,616
Operating segments \| Albany Engineered Composites
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	53,731	54,228	50,764
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 1,334	$ 1,149	$ 1,353

Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

Debt principally consists of a revolving credit agreement and foreign bank debt assumed in the acquisition of Heimbach. The following table represents our outstanding debt as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:


(in thousands, except interest rates)	2025		2024
Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement(1):
USD borrowings	$	350,000	$	225,000
EUR borrowings	105,663		93,485
Foreign bank debt	—		46
Total bank debt	455,663		318,531
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	—		—
Long-term debt	$	455,663	$	318,531
(1) The credit facility matures in August 2028. At the end of the December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the USD interest rate in effect was 5.56% and 5.77%, respectively, including the effect of interest rate swaps; at the end of December 31, 2025, the EURIBOR interest rate was 3.73% and 4.09% at the end of December 31, 2024, including the effect of interest rate swaps.

There are no principal payments on long-term debt until 2028, at which time the balance of $455.7 million is due. Cash payments of interest amounted to $24.6 million in 2025, $14.7 million in 2024 and $18.7 million in 2023.

Amended Credit Agreement

On August 16, 2023, we entered into a $800 million unsecured committed Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, amended on June 28, 2024 (collectively, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), which matures in August of 2028.

The applicable interest rate for borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement is based on both Term SOFR and EURIBOR plus a spread, which is based on our leverage ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) at the time of a borrowing as follows:


Leverage Ratio	Commitment Fee	ABR Spread	Term Benchmark/ Daily Simple SOFR Spread
<1.00:1.00	0.275%	0.500%	1.500%
≥ 1.00:1.00 and < 2.00:1.00	0.300%	0.625%	1.625%
≥ 2.00:1.00 and < 3.00:1.00	0.325%	0.750%	1.750%
≥ 3.00:1.00	0.350%	1.000%	2.000%

As of December 31, 2025, the applicable interest rate for borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement was based on one-month term SOFR and one-month EURIBOR, plus the spread, which was 1.625%.

As of December 31, 2025, there was $456 million of borrowings outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement and we had borrowings available of $344 million, based on our maximum leverage ratio and our consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement).

Under the Amended Credit Agreement, we are required to maintain a leverage ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) of not greater than 3.75 to 1.00, or 4.25 to 1.00 after a significant acquisition. We are also required to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) of greater than 3.00 to 1.00. If our leverage ratio exceeds 3.50 to 1.00, we will be restricted in paying dividends to a maximum amount of $40 million in a calendar year.

As of December 31, 2025, our leverage ratio was 1.66 to 1.00 and our interest coverage ratio was 8.30 to 1.00. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants. We anticipate continued compliance in each of the next four quarters while continuing to monitor future compliance based on current and future economic conditions.

The borrowings are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement. Our ability to borrow additional amounts under the Amended Credit Agreement is conditional upon the absence of any defaults, as well as the absence of any material adverse change (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement). Indebtedness under the Amended Credit Agreement is ranked equally in right of payment to all unsecured senior debt.

In November, 2024, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements: A USD interest rate swap agreement and a EUR interest rate swap agreement. The USD interest rate swap agreement covers the period November 15, 2024 through November 15, 2026. This transaction has the effect of fixing the SOFR portion of the interest rate (before the credit spread) on $125 million of the US indebtedness drawn under the Amended Credit Facility. Under the terms of this transaction, the Company pays a fixed rate of 3.987% and our counterparty pays a floating rate based on the one-month SOFR rate at each monthly calculation date. The EUR interest rate swap agreement covers the period November 14, 2024 through November 15, 2026. This transaction has the effect of fixing the EURIBOR portion of the interest rate (before the credit spread) on EUR 45 million of the EUR indebtedness drawn under the Amended Credit Facility. Under the terms of this transaction, the Company pays a fixed rate of 2.277% and our counterparty pays a floating rate based on the one-month EURIBOR rate at each monthly calculation date.

These interest rate swaps are accounted for as a hedge of future cash flows, as further described in Note 18, Fair-Value Measurements, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. No cash collateral was received or pledged in relation to the swap agreements.

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) country	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income taxes paid	$ 42,438,000	$ 47,300	$ 54,500
Number of countries outside the United States which constitute a taxable presence \| country	22
U.S. federal statutory tax rate	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
Current year and prior year earnings of company's foreign operations	$ 122,200
Foreign withholding taxes	5,200
Reduction in provisional transition tax	1,300
Unrecognized tax benefit that would impact the effective tax rate	2,300
Interest and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits	$ 200	$ 400	$ 500
Brazil
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
U.S. federal statutory tax rate	34.00%
China
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
U.S. federal statutory tax rate	25.00%
Non-U.S. \| New Valuation Allowance
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance		6,700
Non-U.S. \| Reduction in New Valuation Allowance
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance		$ (6,300)

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Financial Data by Reporting Segment

The following tables show data by reportable segment that is regularly provided to the CODM, reconciled to consolidated totals included in the financial statements:


	Year ended December 31, 2025
(in thousands)	MC		AEC		Corporate		Total
Net revenues	$	708,066	$	474,747	$	—	$	1,182,813
Cost of goods sold	384,334		554,559		—		938,893
Gross profit	323,732		(79,812)		—		243,920
Selling, general and administrative expenses	131,175		46,449		40,702		218,326
Technical and research expenses	28,090		15,615		4,310		48,015
Restructuring expenses, net	8,255		3,259		2,168		13,682
Operating income/(loss)	$	156,212	$	(145,135)	$	(47,180)	$	(36,103)


	Year ended December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	MC		AEC		Corporate		Total
Net revenues	$	749,907	$	480,708	$	—	$	1,230,615
Cost of goods sold	403,863		424,976		—		828,839
Gross profit	346,044		55,732		—		401,776
Selling, general and administrative expenses	123,120		47,421		40,341		210,882
Technical and research expenses	29,832		16,265		—		46,097
Restructuring expenses, net	9,460		3,649		329		13,438
Operating income/(loss)	$	183,632	$	(11,603)	$	(40,670)	$	131,359


	Year ended December 31, 2023
(in thousands)	MC		AEC		Corporate		Total
Net revenues	$	670,768	$	477,141	$	—	$	1,147,909
Cost of goods sold	339,210		384,981		—		724,191
Gross profit	331,558		92,160		—		423,718
Selling, general and administrative expenses	118,196		48,833		47,886		214,915
Technical and research expenses	24,651		15,976		—		40,627
Restructuring expenses, net	282		—		—		282
Operating income/(loss)	$	188,429	$	27,351	$	(47,886)	$	167,894

The following table reconciles Operating income (loss) to Income before income taxes:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023

















Operating income/(loss)	$	(36,103)	$	131,359	$	167,894
Reconciling items:
Interest income	(5,159)		(4,064)		(6,566)
Interest expense	25,764		16,613		20,167




Other (income)/expense, net	5,079		1,721		(6,163)
Income before income taxes	$	(61,787)	$	117,089	$	160,456

Schedule of Summary of Composition of Each Business Segment

The following table summarizes depreciation and amortization by segment:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023








Depreciation and amortization
Machine Clothing	32,849		33,917		24,616
Albany Engineered Composites	53,731		54,228		50,764
Corporate	1,334		1,149		1,353
Consolidated total	$	87,914	$	89,294	$	76,733

The following table provides a summary of the composition of each business segment:

Segment

Product Group

Principal Product or Service

Principal Locations

Machine Clothing (MC)

Machine Clothing

World-wide

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC)

Albany Safran Composites (ASC)

Airframe and engine Components (Other AEC)

3D-woven, injected composite components for aircraft engines
Composite airframe and engine components for military and commercial aircraft

Rochester, NH Commercy, France Queretaro, Mexico
Salt Lake City, UT Boerne, TX Queretaro, Mexico Kaiserslautern, Germany

Schedule of Operating Assets and Capital Expenditures by Reporting Segment

The following table presents assets and capital expenditures by reportable segment:


	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Segment assets
Machine Clothing	$	618,476	$	600,603	$	669,907
Albany Engineered Composites	491,802		736,306		800,931
Reconciling items:
Cash	112,350		115,283		173,420
Income taxes prepaid, receivable and deferred	112,436		47,944		33,984
Prepaid and Other assets	89,862		148,560		156,772
Assets held for sale	293,783		—		—
Total assets	$	1,718,709	$	1,648,696	$	1,835,014

Capital expenditures and purchased software
Machine Clothing	$	30,770	$	21,270	$	25,917
Albany Engineered Composites	39,098		58,121		57,404
Corporate	1,637		1,816		1,108
Total capital expenditures and purchased software	$	71,505	$	81,207	$	84,429

Schedule of Financial Data by Geographic Area


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Net revenues
United States	$	638,064	$	650,532	$	649,500
Switzerland	110,775		109,751		115,207
Germany	77,398		86,991		32,239
France	76,360		81,141		77,573
China	62,335		67,732		65,135
Brazil	68,642		66,943		69,527
Mexico	58,384		57,928		58,874
Other countries	90,855		109,597		79,854
Total Net revenues	$	1,182,813	$	1,230,615	$	1,147,909

Property, plant and equipment, net
United States	$	202,729	$	299,370	$	303,578
China	54,991		52,063		57,070
Germany	48,858		46,033		52,934
Mexico	45,844		38,762		46,759
France	28,015		30,935		31,069
United Kingdom	16,100		16,651		18,306
Canada	16,194		14,313		15,318
Spain	12,808		12,154		14,804
Other countries	57,029		53,150		62,151
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	$	482,568	$	563,431	$	601,989

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Schedule of Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 1,182,813	$ 1,230,615	$ 1,147,909
Cost of goods sold	938,893	828,839	724,191
Gross profit	243,920	401,776	423,718
Selling, general and administrative expenses	218,326	210,882	214,915
Technical and research expenses	48,015	46,097	40,627
Restructuring expenses, net	13,682	13,438	282
Operating income/(loss)	(36,103)	131,359	167,894
Machine Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	708,066	749,907	670,768
Global information system expense	17,300	15,200	10,900
Albany Engineered Composites
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	474,747	480,708	477,141
Global information system expense	17,600	15,700	14,200
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Global information system expense	200	1,000	2,100
Operating segments \| Machine Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	708,066	749,907	670,768
Cost of goods sold	384,334	403,863	339,210
Gross profit	323,732	346,044	331,558
Selling, general and administrative expenses	131,175	123,120	118,196
Technical and research expenses	28,090	29,832	24,651
Restructuring expenses, net	8,255	9,460	282
Operating income/(loss)	156,212	183,632	188,429
Operating segments \| Albany Engineered Composites
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	474,747	480,708	477,141
Cost of goods sold	554,559	424,976	384,981
Gross profit	(79,812)	55,732	92,160
Selling, general and administrative expenses	46,449	47,421	48,833
Technical and research expenses	15,615	16,265	15,976
Restructuring expenses, net	3,259	3,649	0
Operating income/(loss)	(145,135)	(11,603)	27,351
Operating segments \| Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	0	0	0
Cost of goods sold	0	0	0
Gross profit	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	40,702	40,341	47,886
Technical and research expenses	4,310	0	0
Restructuring expenses, net	2,168	329	0
Operating income/(loss)	$ (47,180)	$ (40,670)	$ (47,886)

Leases (Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Operating leases
Right of use assets	$ 11,387	$ 61,671
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other Assets, Noncurrent	Other Assets, Noncurrent
Accrued liabilities	$ 4,274	$ 7,607
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accrued liabilities	Accrued liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities	$ 7,423	$ 61,062
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other noncurrent liabilities	Other noncurrent liabilities
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 11,697	$ 68,669

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, inventories consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Raw materials	$	60,311	$	76,559
Work in process	46,952		54,917
Finished goods	14,326		14,369
Total inventories	$	121,589	$	145,845

Noncontrolling Interest

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Noncontrolling Interest

Effective October 31, 2013, SAFRAN S.A. ("SAFRAN") acquired a 10% equity interest in a new Albany subsidiary, Albany Safran Composites, LLC ("ASC"). Under the terms of the transaction agreements, ASC will be the exclusive supplier to SAFRAN of advanced 3D-woven composite parts in accordance with agreed upon scope parameters defined between both companies, for use in aircraft and rocket engines, thrust reversers and nacelles, and aircraft landing and braking systems (the “SAFRAN Applications”). AEC may develop and supply parts other than advanced 3D-woven composite parts for all aerospace applications, as well as advanced 3D-woven composite parts for any aerospace applications that are not SAFRAN Applications (such as airframe applications) and any non-aerospace applications.

The agreement provides SAFRAN an option to purchase Albany’s remaining 90% interest upon the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or performance default events, or if Albany’s Engineered Composites business is sold to a direct competitor of SAFRAN. The purchase price is based initially on the same valuation of ASC used to determine SAFRAN’s 10% equity interest, and increases over time as LEAP production increases.

In accordance with the operating agreement, Albany received a $28.0 million preferred holding in ASC which includes a preferred return based on the Company’s revolving credit agreement. The common shares of ASC are owned 90% by Albany and 10% by SAFRAN.

On August 31, 2023, the Company acquired all the outstanding shares of Heimbach, a privately held manufacturer of paper machine clothing with headquarters in Düren, Germany. In July 2021, Heimbach acquired 85% of Arcari, SRL (“Arcari”). Arcari is a manufacturer of textile and plastic industrial technical products and conveyor belts.

On April 1, 2025, Heimbach sold its 85% controlling interest in Arcari to the minority shareholder and recorded a gain of $1.6 million included in Other (Income) expense on the sale. In connection with the sale, the corresponding value of the noncontrolling interest was reduced to zero. The Company did not retain any ownership in Arcari as a result of the sale and accordingly there was no impact on operating results during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The table below presents a reconciliation of income attributable to the noncontrolling interest and noncontrolling equity in the Company’s subsidiaries:


ASC Noncontrolling Interest:
(in thousands, except percentages)	2025			2024
Net income/(loss) of Albany Safran Composites (ASC)	$	6,474		$	4,759
Less: Return attributable to the Company's preferred holding	1,799			1,329
Net income/(loss) of ASC available for common ownership	$	4,675		$	3,430
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling shareholder	10		%	10		%
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	$	468		$	343

Noncontrolling interest, beginning of year	$	4,983		$	5,423
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	468			343
Changes in other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	442			(783)
ASC noncontrolling interest, end of year	$	5,893		$	4,983














Arcari noncontrolling interest, end of year	$	—	$	426


Total noncontrolling interest, end of year						$	5,893					$	5,409

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

Provision for income taxes consisted of the following:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Income before income taxes:
U.S.	$	(114,505)	$	26,660	$	68,872
Non-U.S.	52,718		90,429		91,584
	$	(61,787)	$	117,089	$	160,456
Income tax expense/(benefit)
Current:
Federal	$	1,920	$	2,682	$	17,005
State	2,021		4,724		2,030
Non-U.S.	27,502		34,053		34,110
	$	31,443	$	41,459	$	53,145
Deferred:
Federal	$	(25,281)	$	1,699	$	(1,700)
State	(1,731)		(804)		863
Non-U.S.	(9,259)		(13,320)		(3,462)
	$	(36,271)	$	(12,425)	$	(4,299)
Total income tax expense	$	(4,828)	$	29,034	$	48,846

Schedule of Cash Payments for Taxes

Cash payments for taxes in 2025 consisted of the following:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025
Income Taxes Paid:
Domestic
Federal	$	2,291
State	2,319

Foreign
Brazil	12,588
Canada	4,787
China	6,836
France	2,308
Mexico	8,166
Other	3,143
Total	$	42,438

Schedule of Reconciliation of the U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate to the Company's Effective Income Tax Rate


	Years ended December 31,
		2024		2023
U.S. federal statutory tax rate		21.0	%	21.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit		2.3		1.9
Non-U.S. local income taxes		2.3		1.4
U.S. permanent adjustments		0.6		0.8
Foreign permanent adjustments		1.0		0.7
Foreign rate differential		2.1		2.0
Net U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings and foreign withholdings		2.8		5.1
Provision for/(resolution) of tax audits and contingencies, net		(1.3)		0.3
U.S. Pension Settlement - Release of Residual Tax Effect		—		—
Change in valuation allowances		4.4		(1.2)
Impact of Mexico net operating loss inflation revaluation		(2.2)		—
Establishment of deferred tax asset for Non-U.S. reserves		(4.3)		—
Impact of amended tax returns		(0.8)		—
Return to provision		(2.2)		(1.2)
Other adjustments		(0.9)		(0.4)
Effective income tax rate		24.8	%	30.4	%

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:


For the year ended December 31	U.S.				Non-U.S.
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2025		2024
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable, net	$	667	$	502	$	1,466	$	1,138
Inventories	2,542		2,473		1,471		1,636
Incentive compensation	2,289		1,453		1,054		750
Property, plant, equipment and intangibles, net	—		—		—		—
Pension, post retirement benefits - non-current	6,388		6,440		4,832		2,202
Tax loss carryforwards	30		49		49,776		32,963
Tax credit carryforwards	3,935		3,602		238		29
Leases	13,149		12,192		2,500		2,205
Reserves	32,871		2,639		6,999		7,150
Deferred revenue	—		—		—		—
Other	749		373		239		909
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	62,769		29,723		68,575		48,982
Less: valuation allowance	(340)		(1,826)		(17,135)		(13,670)
Total deferred tax assets	$	62,429	$	27,897	$	51,440	$	35,312
Deferred tax liabilities:
Unrepatriated foreign earnings	$	5,744	$	4,961	$	—	$	—
Property, plant, equipment and intangibles, net	9,822		4,626		17,440		14,483
Basis difference in partner capital	989		1,420		—		—
Basis difference in investment	5,732		5,081		—		—
Derivatives	—		38		151		125
Leases	12,201		11,433		2,303		2,053
Deferred revenue	279		380		2,688		4,663
Other	(11,743)		—		(144)		—
Total deferred tax liabilities	23,024		27,939		22,438		21,324
Net deferred tax (liability)/asset	$	39,405	$	(42)	$	29,002	$	13,988

Schedule of Operating and Capital Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards

As of December 31, 2025, the Company's net operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryforwards were as follows:


(in thousands)	Expiration Period	Net Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards		Tax Credit Carryforwards
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal	2026 - 2045	$	—	$	2,558
U.S. State	2035 - 2042	30		1,010
U.S. State	Indefinite	—		367
Non-U.S.	2026 - 2040	3,287		—
Non-U.S.	Indefinite	45,806		—
Balance at end of year		$	49,123	$	3,935

Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits


(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 1,	$	3,142	$	2,741	$	792
Increase in gross amounts of tax positions related to prior years	678		1,102		2,373
Decrease in gross amounts of tax positions related to prior years	—		(224)		—
Increase in gross amounts of tax positions related to current years			—		196
Decrease due to settlements with tax authorities	(1,714)		(460)		—
Increase (decrease) due to lapse in statute of limitations	—		116		(656)
Currency translation	206		(133)		36
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31,	$	2,312	$	3,142	$	2,741

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Changes in Claims) (Details) - Asbestos Issue $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) claim	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) claim	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) claim
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Opening Number of Claims	3,646	3,606	3,598
Claims Dismissed, Settled, or Resolved	28	10	19
New Claims	59	50	27
Closing Number of Claims	3,677	3,646	3,606
Amounts Paid (thousands) to Settle or Resolve \| $	$ 173	$ 13	$ 74

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Stockholders Equity

Activity in Shareholders’ equity for 2023, 2024, and 2025 is presented below:


(in thousands)	Class A Common Stock			Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated items of other comprehensive income		Class A Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2023	40,785	$	41	$	441,540	$	931,318	$	(144,927)	9,675	$	(364,923)	$	4,494	$	867,543
Net income	—	—		—		111,120		—		—	—		490		111,610
Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares	71	—		5,851		—		—		—	—		—		5,851

Shares issued to Directors'	—	—		827		—		—		(13)	258		—		1,085


Dividends declared on Class A Common Stock, $1.01 per share	—	—		—		(31,496)		—		—	—		—		(31,496)

Initial equity related to Noncontrolling Interest in Arcari	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		509		509
Cumulative translation adjustments	—	—		—		—		21,950		—	—		459		22,409
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	—	—		—		—		(1,563)		—	—		—		(1,563)



Derivative valuation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(8,628)		—	—		—		(8,628)
December 31, 2023	40,856	$	41	$	448,218	$	1,010,942	$	(133,168)	9,662	$	(364,665)	$	5,952	$	967,320


(in thousands)	Class A Common Stock			Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated items of other comprehensive income		Class A Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2024	40,856	$	41	$	448,218	$	1,010,942	$	(133,168)	9,662	$	(364,665)	$	5,952	$	967,320
Net income	—	—		—		87,623		—		—	—		432		88,055
Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares	51	—		3,812		—		—		—	—		—		3,812

Shares issued to Directors'	10	—		903		—		—		—	—		—		903
Purchase of Treasury shares	—	—		—		—		—		183	(14,545)		—		(14,545)
Dividends declared on Class A Common Stock, $1.05 per share	—	—		—		(32,802)		—		—	—		—		(32,802)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(166)		(166)
Cumulative translation adjustments	—	—		—		—		(56,654)		—	—		(809)		(57,463)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	—	—		—		—		3,018		—	—		—		3,018
Derivative valuation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(9,185)		—	—		—		(9,185)
December 31, 2024	40,917	$	41	$	452,933	$	1,065,763	$	(195,989)	9,845	$	(379,210)	$	5,409	$	948,947


(in thousands)	Class A Common Stock			Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated items of other comprehensive income		Class A Treasury Stock			Noncontrolling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares	Amount								Shares	Amount
January 1, 2025	40,917	$	41	$	452,933	$	1,065,763	$	(195,989)	9,845	$	(379,210)	$	5,409	$	948,947
Net income	—	—		—		(57,342)		—		—	—		383		(56,959)
Stock- based compensation	61	—		9,300		—		—		—	—		—		9,300

Stock issued under incentive compensation plans	—	—		(1,067)		—		—		—	—		—		(1,067)
Taxes paid in lieu of share issuance	—	—		(1,454)		—		—		—	—		—		(1,454)
Shares issued to Directors'	11	—		760		—		—		—	—		—		760
Purchase of Treasury shares	—	—		—		—		—		2,841	(187,929)		—		(187,929)
Dividends declared on Class A Common Stock, $1.09 per share	—	—		—		(31,953)		—		—	—		—		(31,953)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(88)		(88)
Cumulative translation adjustments	—	—		—		—		62,547		—	—		101		62,648
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	—	—		—		—		(9,583)		—	—		—		(9,583)
Derivative valuation adjustment	—	—		—		(95)		(513)		—	—		88		(520)
December 31, 2025	40,989	$	41	$	460,472	$	976,373	$	(143,538)	12,686	$	(567,139)	$	5,893	$	732,102

Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments

The following table represents our outstanding debt as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:


(in thousands, except interest rates)	2025		2024
Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement(1):
USD borrowings	$	350,000	$	225,000
EUR borrowings	105,663		93,485
Foreign bank debt	—		46
Total bank debt	455,663		318,531
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	—		—
Long-term debt	$	455,663	$	318,531
(1) The credit facility matures in August 2028. At the end of the December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the USD interest rate in effect was 5.56% and 5.77%, respectively, including the effect of interest rate swaps; at the end of December 31, 2025, the EURIBOR interest rate was 3.73% and 4.09% at the end of December 31, 2024, including the effect of interest rate swaps.

Schedule Interest Rate for Borrowings


Leverage Ratio	Commitment Fee	ABR Spread	Term Benchmark/ Daily Simple SOFR Spread
<1.00:1.00	0.275%	0.500%	1.500%
≥ 1.00:1.00 and < 2.00:1.00	0.300%	0.625%	1.625%
≥ 2.00:1.00 and < 3.00:1.00	0.325%	0.750%	1.750%
≥ 3.00:1.00	0.350%	1.000%	2.000%

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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+ Details

Leases (Schedule of Additional Information Related to Leases) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases	13 years	13 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	5.80%	5.80%

Noncontrolling Interest (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2025	Apr. 01, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2021
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest		$ 5,893		$ 5,409
Arcari, SRL
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest			$ 0
Heimbach \| Arcari, SRL
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage of voting interests acquired					85.00%
Heimbach \| Arcari, SRL
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of controlling			85.00%
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, gain (loss) on sale			$ 1,600
Albany Safran Composites, LLC
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Subsidiary or equity method investee, cumulative percentage ownership after all transactions	90.00%
Subsidiary or equity method investee, cumulative proceeds received on all transactions	$ 28,000
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	90.00%	90.00%
Albany Safran Composites, LLC \| Safran
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling shareholder	10.00%	10.00%		10.00%
Arcari, SRL
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent		85.00%

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Claims

The following table sets forth the number of claims filed, the number of claims settled, dismissed or otherwise resolved, and the aggregate settlement amount during the periods presented:


Year ended December 31,	Opening Number of Claims	Claims Dismissed, Settled, or Resolved	New Claims	Closing Number of Claims	Amounts Paid (thousands) to Settle or Resolve
2023	3,598	19	27	3,606	$74
2024	3,606	10	50	3,646	13
2025	3,646	28	59	3,677	173

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill

The changes in intangible assets and goodwill from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2025, were as follows:


(in thousands, except for years)	Amortization life in years	Balance at December 31, 2024		Reclassified to Held for Sale		Other Changes		Amortization		Currency Translation		Balance at December 31, 2025
Finite-lived intangible assets:
AEC Trademarks and trade names	6-15	$	11	$	—	$	—	$	(11)	$	—	$	—
AEC Technology	10-15	2,680		—		—		(616)		352		2,416
AEC Intellectual property	15	828		—		—		(83)		—		745

AEC Customer relationships	8-15	21,892		(13,384)		—		(3,504)		225		5,229
Heimbach Developed technology	9	7,004		—		(315)		(988)		881		6,582

Total Finite-Lived intangible assets, net		$	32,415	$	(13,384)	$	(315)	$	(5,202)	$	1,458	$	14,972
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Heimbach Trade name		$	5,712	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	744	$	6,456
MC Goodwill		63,988		—		—		—		5,923		69,911
AEC Goodwill		112,273		(21,829)		—		—		2,152		92,596
Total Indefinite-lived intangible assets		$	181,973	$	(21,829)	$	—	$	—	$	8,819	$	168,963


(in thousands, except for years)	Amortization life in years	Balance at December 31, 2023		Acquisition		Amortization		Currency Translation		Balance at December 31, 2024
Finite-lived intangible assets:
AEC Trademarks and trade names	6-15	$	22	$	—	$	(11)	$	—	$	11
AEC Technology	10-15	3,426		—		(569)		(177)		2,680
AEC Intellectual property	15	911		—		(83)		—		828

AEC Customer relationships	8-15	25,485		—		(3,480)		(113)		21,892
Heimbach Developed technology	9	8,732		(289)		(953)		(486)		7,004

Total Finite-Lived intangible assets, net		$	38,576	$	(289)	$	(5,096)	$	(776)	$	32,415
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Heimbach Trade name		$	6,070	$	—	$	—	$	(358)	$	5,712
MC Goodwill		66,873		—		—		(2,885)		63,988
AEC Goodwill		113,308		—		—		(1,035)		112,273
Total Indefinite-lived intangible assets		$	186,251	$	—	$	—	$	(4,278)	$	181,973

Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense

Estimated amortization expense of intangibles for the years ending December 31, 2026 through 2030, is as follows:


Year	Annual amortization (in thousands)
2026	$	2,000
2027	1,900
2028	1,900
2029	1,800
2030	1,200

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI")

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI")

The table below presents changes in the components of AOCI from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025:


(in thousands)	Translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement liability adjustments		Derivative valuation adjustment		Total Other Comprehensive Income
January 1, 2023	$	(146,851)	$	(15,783)	$	17,707	$	(144,927)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	21,950		(3,357)		2,623		21,216

Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement, net of tax	—		3,629		—		3,629
Interest expense related to swaps reclassified to the Statements of Income, net of tax	—		—		(11,251)		(11,251)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments reclassified to Statements of Income, net of tax	—		(1,835)		—		(1,835)
Net current period other comprehensive income	21,950		(1,563)		(8,628)		11,759
December 31, 2023	$	(124,901)	$	(17,346)	$	9,079	$	(133,168)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(56,654)		103		943		(55,608)

Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement, net of tax	—		2,605		—		2,605
Interest expense related to swaps reclassified to the Statements of Income, net of tax	—				(10,128)		(10,128)

Adjustment related to prior period change in opening valuation allowance	—		310		—		310
Net current period other comprehensive income	(56,654)		3,018		(9,185)		(62,821)
December 31, 2024	$	(181,555)	$	(14,328)	$	(106)	$	(195,989)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	62,547		(2,195)		(307)		60,045

Pension/postretirement settlements and curtailments, net of tax	—		(1,580)		—		(1,580)
Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement, net of tax	—		(6,598)		—		(6,598)
Interest expense related to swaps reclassified to the Statements of Income, net of tax	—		—		(207)		(207)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments reclassified to Statements of Income, net of tax	—		791		—		791
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)	62,547		(9,582)		(514)		52,451
December 31, 2025	$	(119,008)	$	(23,910)	$	(620)	$	(143,538)

The components of our Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income that are reclassified to the Statement of Income relate to our pension and postretirement plans and interest rate swaps.

The table below presents the expense/(income) amounts reclassified, and the line items of the Statement of Income that were affected for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.


(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Pretax Derivative valuation reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
(Income)/Expense related to interest rate swaps included in Income before taxes(a)	$	(269)	$	(13,547)	$	(15,062)
Income tax effect	62		3,419		3,811
Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	(207)	$	(10,128)	$	(11,251)
Pretax pension and postretirement liabilities reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:

Amortization of prior service credit	$	(150)	$	(150)	$	(4,122)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,151		613		1,383
Total pretax amount reclassified(b)	1,001		463		(2,739)
Income tax effect	(210)		(153)		904
Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	791	$	310	$	(1,835)

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Other (Income)/Expense, net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Currency transactions gain (loss)	$ (8,883)	$ 3,900	$ 2,916
Foreign currency hedging gains (losses)	3,735	(3,459)	351
Components of net periodic pension and postretirement cost (benefit) other than service	$ 3,890	$ 2,493	$ (61)

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended	168 Months Ended	300 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) claim	Dec. 31, 2024 claim	Dec. 31, 2023 claim	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) claim	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) claim	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) claim	Dec. 31, 2022 claim
Brandon Drying Fabrics, Inc. \| Subsidiaries
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of pending claims	7,675			7,675	7,675	7,675
Resolution costs paid by insurance carrier				100.00%
New claims					12
Loss contingency, damages paid, value \| $						$ 15
Asbestos Issue
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of pending claims	3,677	3,646	3,606	3,677	3,677	3,677	3,598
Total resolved claims, by means of settlement or dismissal	38,079			38,079	38,079	38,079
Total cost of resolution \| $	$ 10,900			$ 10,900	$ 10,900	$ 10,900
Resolution costs paid by insurance carrier	100.00%
Confirmed insurance coverage \| $	$ 140,000			$ 140,000	$ 140,000	$ 140,000
New claims	59	50	27

Cover - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
Cover - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Billions	Dec. 31, 2025	Feb. 19, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2025
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-10026
Entity Registrant Name	ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Address, Address Line One	325 Corporate Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	Portsmouth
Entity Address, State or Province	NH
Entity Tax Identification Number	14-0462060
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	03801
City Area Code	603
Local Phone Number	330-5800
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol	AIN
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 2.1
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		28.3
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 15, 2026.
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0000819793

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI") (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	$ 948,947	$ 967,320	$ 867,543
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	60,045	(55,608)	21,216
Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement, net of tax	(6,598)	2,605	3,629
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)	52,451	(62,821)	11,759
Balance at end of the period	732,102	948,947	967,320
AOCI Attributable to Parent
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	(195,989)	(133,168)	(144,927)
Pension/postretirement settlements and curtailments, net of tax	(1,580)
Adjustment related to prior period change in opening valuation allowance		310
Balance at end of the period	(143,538)	(195,989)	(133,168)
Translation adjustments
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	(181,555)	(124,901)	(146,851)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	62,547	(56,654)	21,950
Adjustment related to prior period change in opening valuation allowance		0
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)	62,547	(56,654)	21,950
Balance at end of the period	(119,008)	(181,555)	(124,901)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	(14,328)	(17,346)	(15,783)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(2,195)	103	(3,357)
Pension/postretirement settlements and curtailments, net of tax	(1,580)
Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement, net of tax	(6,598)	2,605	3,629
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Income, net of tax	791		(1,835)
Adjustment related to prior period change in opening valuation allowance		310
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)	(9,582)	3,018	(1,563)
Balance at end of the period	(23,910)	(14,328)	(17,346)
Derivative valuation adjustment
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	(106)	9,079	17,707
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(307)	943	2,623
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Income, net of tax	(207)	(10,128)	(11,251)
Adjustment related to prior period change in opening valuation allowance		0
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)	(514)	(9,185)	(8,628)
Balance at end of the period	$ (620)	$ (106)	$ 9,079

Contract Assets and Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities

Contract assets and Contract liabilities (included in Accrued liabilities) are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in a net position, on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. Contract assets and contract liabilities are summarized as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Contract assets	$	87,573	$	167,397
Allowance for expected credit losses	(471)		(840)
Contract assets, net	$	87,102	$	166,557

Contract liabilities	$	33,397	$	6,085

Schedule of Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable

The following tables present the (increases)/ decreases in the allowance for credit losses for Contract assets:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2024		(Charge)/ benefit		Currency translation		Other		December 31, 2025
Contract assets expected credit losses	$	(840)	$	76	$	(17)	$	310	$	(471)


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		(Charge)/ benefit		Currency translation		Other		December 31, 2024
Contract assets expected credit losses	$	(908)	$	52	$	16	$	—	$	(840)

Contract Assets and Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Contract Assets and Liabilities


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Contract assets	$	87,573	$	167,397
Allowance for expected credit losses	(471)		(840)
Contract assets, net	$	87,102	$	166,557

Contract liabilities	$	33,397	$	6,085

Contract assets, net decreased $79.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2025 primarily due to a decrease in unbilled revenue related to commercial and defense programs. There were no impairment losses related to our Contract assets during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The following tables present the (increases)/ decreases in the allowance for credit losses for Contract assets:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2024		(Charge)/ benefit		Currency translation		Other		December 31, 2025
Contract assets expected credit losses	$	(840)	$	76	$	(17)	$	310	$	(471)


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		(Charge)/ benefit		Currency translation		Other		December 31, 2024
Contract assets expected credit losses	$	(908)	$	52	$	16	$	—	$	(840)

Contract liabilities increased $27.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to amounts invoiced to customers for contracts that were in a contract liability position exceeding the revenue recognition from satisfied performance obligations. Revenue recognized for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 that was included in the Contract liability balance at the beginning of the year was $5.6 million and $4.3 million, respectively.

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Reconciliation of Level 3 Assets) (Details) - Pension plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 103,137	$ 112,688
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	91,611	103,137
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	7,608	7,597
Net realized gains	0	0
Net unrealized gains	81	58
Net purchases, issuances and settlements	(3,691)	(47)
Net transfers (out of) Level 3	0	0
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	3,998	7,608
Insurance contracts \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	3,528
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 3,998	$ 3,528

- Definition

Amount of asset segregated and restricted to provide benefit under defined benefit plan. Asset includes, but is not limited to, stock, bond, other investment, earning from investment, and contribution by employer and employee.

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Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Activity in Shareholders' Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	$ 948,947	$ 967,320	$ 867,543
Treasury stock, balance at the beginning of the period (in shares)	9,844,746
Net income	$ (56,959)	88,055	111,610
Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares		3,812	5,851
Stock- based compensation	9,300
Stock issued under incentive compensation plans	(1,067)
Taxes paid in lieu of share issuance	(1,454)
Shares issued to Directors'	760	903	1,085
Purchase of treasury shares	(187,929)	(14,545)
Initial equity related to Noncontrolling Interest in Arcari			509
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(88)	(166)
Cumulative translation adjustments	62,648	(57,463)	22,409
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	(9,583)	3,018	(1,563)
Derivative valuation adjustment	(520)	(9,185)	(8,628)
Balance at end of the period	$ 732,102	$ 948,947	$ 967,320
Treasury stock, balance at the end of the period (in shares)	12,685,782	9,844,746
Dividends declared per share, Class A and Class B (in dollars per share)	$ 1.09	$ 1.05	$ 1.01
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 250,000
Common Class A
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends declared	$ (31,953)	$ (32,802)	$ (31,496)
Dividends declared per share, Class A and Class B (in dollars per share)	$ 1.09	$ 1.05	$ 1.01
Common Stock \| Common Class A
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock, balance at the beginning of the period (in shares)	40,917,000	40,856,000	40,785,000
Balance at end of the period	$ 41	$ 41	$ 41
Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares (in shares)		51,000	71,000
Stock- based compensation (in shares)	61,000
Shares issued to Directors' (in shares)	11,000	10,000
Common stock, balance at the end of the period (in shares)	40,989,000	40,917,000	40,856,000
Balance at end of the period	$ 41	$ 41	$ 41
Additional paid-in capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	452,933	448,218	441,540
Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares		3,812	5,851
Stock- based compensation	9,300
Stock issued under incentive compensation plans	(1,067)
Taxes paid in lieu of share issuance	(1,454)
Shares issued to Directors'	760	903	827
Balance at end of the period	460,472	452,933	448,218
Retained earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	1,065,763	1,010,942	931,318
Net income	(57,342)	87,623	111,120
Derivative valuation adjustment	(95)
Balance at end of the period	976,373	1,065,763	1,010,942
Retained earnings \| Common Class A
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends declared	(31,953)	(32,802)	(31,496)
Accumulated items of other comprehensive income
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	(195,989)	(133,168)	(144,927)
Cumulative translation adjustments	62,547	(56,654)	21,950
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	(9,583)	3,018	(1,563)
Derivative valuation adjustment	(513)	(9,185)	(8,628)
Balance at end of the period	(143,538)	(195,989)	(133,168)
Treasury Stock, Common
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	$ (379,210)	$ (364,665)	$ (364,923)
Treasury stock, balance at the beginning of the period (in shares)	9,845,000	9,662,000	9,675,000
Shares issued to Directors' (in shares)			(13,000)
Shares issued to Directors'			$ 258
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)	2,841,000	(183,000)
Purchase of treasury shares	$ (187,929)	$ (14,545)
Balance at end of the period	$ (567,139)	$ (379,210)	$ (364,665)
Treasury stock, balance at the end of the period (in shares)	12,686,000	9,845,000	9,662,000
Noncontrolling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of the period	$ 5,409	$ 5,952	$ 4,494
Net income	383	432	490
Initial equity related to Noncontrolling Interest in Arcari			509
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(88)	(166)
Cumulative translation adjustments	101	(809)	459
Derivative valuation adjustment	88
Balance at end of the period	$ 5,893	$ 5,409	$ 5,952

Property, Plant and Equipment, net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

The table below sets forth the components of property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:


(in thousands)	2025		2024		Estimated useful life
Land and land improvements	$	31,007	$	28,161	25 years for improvements
Buildings	296,052		306,273		15 to 40 years

Machinery and equipment	1,176,690		1,188,661		5 to 15 years
Furniture and fixtures	11,176		11,457		5 years
Computer and other equipment	20,096		25,024		3 to 10 years
Software	69,475		69,932		5 to 8 years
Capital expenditures in progress	71,517		75,262
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,676,013		1,704,770
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,193,445)		(1,141,339)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	482,568	$	563,431

Accrued Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 consist of the following:


(in thousands)	2025		2024
Salaries, wages and benefits	$	46,403	$	57,253
Contract liabilities	33,397		6,085
Returns and allowances	10,787		9,422
Dividends	7,928		8,431
Pension and postretirement	8,059		8,744
Operating lease liabilities	4,274		7,607
Other tax	5,400		7,329
Contract loss reserve	600		10,524
Freight	2,318		3,256
Professional fees	5,032		5,539
Restructuring	2,766		4,996
Other	12,421		12,718
Total accrued liabilities	$	139,385	$	141,904

Restructuring (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Charges

The following table summarizes charges reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income under “Restructuring expenses, net” and "Cost of goods sold":


Year ended December 31, 2025 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs - restructuring		Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Machine Clothing	$	8,511	$	8,255	$	256
Albany Engineered Composites	3,259		3,259		—
Corporate	2,168		2,168		—
Total restructuring expense	$	13,938	$	13,682	$	256


Year ended December 31, 2024 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs - restructuring		Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Machine Clothing	$	11,165	$	8,298	$	2,867
Albany Engineered Composites	3,649		3,649		—
Corporate	329		329		—
Total restructuring expense	$	15,143	$	12,276	$	2,867


Year ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs		Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Machine Clothing	$	282	$	282	$	—
Albany Engineered Composites	—		—		—
Corporate	—		—		—
Total restructuring expense	$	282	$	282	$	—

Schedule of Restructuring Liability

The table below presents the changes in restructuring liabilities for 2025 and 2024:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2024		Restructuring charges accrued		Payments and Other		December 31, 2025
Total termination and other costs	$	4,996	$	13,682	$	(15,912)	$	2,766

As of December 31, 2025, we expect that the total $2.8 million of Accrued liabilities for restructuring will be paid within one year.


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		Restructuring charges accrued		Payments and Other		December 31, 2024
Total termination and other costs	$	—	$	12,276	$	(7,280)	$	4,996

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets, finite-lived	$ 300	$ 300
Impairment Of Intangible Asset Finite Lived Statement Of Income Or Comprehensive Income Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag	other changes
Amortized intangible assets, gross			$ 35,100
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization			20,100
Amortization of intangible assets			5,202	$ 5,096
Cost of Sales
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets			900	1,100	$ 400
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets			$ 4,300	$ 4,200	$ 4,100

- Definition

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets.

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Property, Plant and Equipment, net (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,676,013	$ 1,704,770
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,193,445)	(1,141,339)
Property, plant and equipment, net	482,568	563,431	$ 601,989
Land and land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 31,007	28,161
Useful life	25 years
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 296,052	306,273
Buildings \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years
Buildings \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	40 years
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,176,690	1,188,661
Machinery and equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Machinery and equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 11,176	11,457
Useful life	5 years
Computer and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 20,096	25,024
Computer and other equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Computer and other equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	10 years
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 69,475	69,932
Software \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Software \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	8 years
Capital expenditures in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 71,517	$ 75,262

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The amounts used in computing earnings per share and the weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive securities are as follows:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands, except market price and earnings per share)	2025		2024		2023
Net income attributable to the Company	$	(57,342)	$	87,623	$	111,120
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic net income/(loss) per share	29,566		31,231		31,171
Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation plans:

Restricted stock units and multi-year awards(a)	—		107		105
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating diluted net income/(loss) per share	29,566		31,338		31,276
Net income/(loss) per share:
Basic	$	(1.94)	$	2.81	$	3.56
Diluted(a)	$	(1.94)	$	2.80	$	3.55

Financial Instruments (Schedule Interest Rate for Borrowings) (Details) - Line of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.73%	4.09%
Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	1.66
Basis spread on variable rate	1.625%
Less than 1.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee	0.275%
Less than 1.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	1.00
Greater than or equal to 1.00:1.00 and less than 2.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee	0.30%
Greater than or equal to 1.00:1.00 and less than 2.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	2.00
Greater than or equal to 1.00:1.00 and less than 2.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	1.00
Greater than or equal to 2.00:1.00 and less than 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee	0.325%
Greater than or equal to 2.00:1.00 and less than 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	3.00
Greater than or equal to 2.00:1.00 and less than 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	2.00
Greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee	0.35%
Greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	3.00
Base Rate \| Less than 1.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
Base Rate \| Greater than or equal to 1.00:1.00 and less than 2.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.625%
Base Rate \| Greater than or equal to 2.00:1.00 and less than 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.75%
Base Rate \| Greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
SOFR \| Less than 1.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
SOFR \| Greater than or equal to 1.00:1.00 and less than 2.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.625%
SOFR \| Greater than or equal to 2.00:1.00 and less than 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.75%
SOFR \| Greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00 \| Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.00%

Income Taxes (Schedule of Income/(Loss) From Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income/(loss) before income taxes, U.S.	$ (114,505)	$ 26,660	$ 68,872
Income/(loss) before income taxes, Non-U.S.	52,718	90,429	91,584
Income/(loss) before income taxes	(61,787)	117,089	160,456
Current:
Federal	1,920	2,682	17,005
State	2,021	4,724	2,030
Non-U.S.	27,502	34,053	34,110
Current income tax provision	31,443	41,459	53,145
Deferred:
Federal	(25,281)	1,699	(1,700)
State	(1,731)	(804)	863
Non-U.S.	(9,259)	(13,320)	(3,462)
Deferred income tax provision	(36,271)	(12,425)	(4,299)
Total income tax expense	$ (4,828)	$ 29,034	$ 48,846

Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, inventories consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Raw materials	$	60,311	$	76,559
Work in process	46,952		54,917
Finished goods	14,326		14,369
Total inventories	$	121,589	$	145,845

Held for Sale

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Held for Sale

During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its structures assembly business as it is not aligned with our long-term strategy. Exiting this business will enable the AEC business segment to focus on higher-margin, advanced technology component opportunities where we have a strong record of execution, and differentiated material science, including our 3D woven technology. The structure assembly program operates within the AEC segment out of the Amelia Earhart Drive facility in Salt Lake City, and is part of Albany Aerostructures Composites, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary. In addition to the structure assembly work for the program, the site also manufactures advanced composite parts for the CH-53K and other commercial and defense programs.

The Company has assessed the held-for-sale accounting criteria and classified the assets and liabilities associated with Amelia Earhart Drive facility as held-for-sale at December 31, 2025. Management has also performed a quantitative assessment of the fair value of the disposal group less costs of disposal based on income-based valuation techniques, utilizing projected discounted cash flows. The result was that fair value exceeds the net carrying value, and no impairment charge has been recorded.

The carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the facility classified as held-for-sale in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025
Accounts receivable, net	$	27,159
Contract assets, net	68,550
Inventories	16,422
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	697
Property, plant and equipment, net	93,525
Intangibles, net	13,384
Goodwill	21,829
Other assets	52,217
Total assets held for sale	$	293,783

Accounts payable	$	16,408
Accrued liabilities	115,448
Other noncurrent liabilities	59,724
Deferred taxes and other liabilities	11,743
Total liabilities held for sale	$	203,323

Income Taxes (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
U.S.
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net deferred tax (liability)/asset	$ 39,405
Net deferred tax (liability)/asset		$ (42)
Non-U.S.
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net deferred tax (liability)/asset	29,002	13,988
Deferred tax assets: \| U.S.
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	667	502
Inventories	2,542	2,473
Incentive compensation	2,289	1,453
Property, plant, equipment and intangibles, net	0	0
Pension, post retirement benefits - non-current	6,388	6,440
Tax loss carryforwards	30	49
Tax credit carryforwards	3,935	3,602
Leases	13,149	12,192
Reserves	32,871	2,639
Deferred revenue	0	0
Other	749	373
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	62,769	29,723
Less: valuation allowance	(340)	(1,826)
Total deferred tax assets	62,429	27,897
Deferred tax assets: \| Non-U.S.
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	1,466	1,138
Inventories	1,471	1,636
Incentive compensation	1,054	750
Property, plant, equipment and intangibles, net	0	0
Pension, post retirement benefits - non-current	4,832	2,202
Tax loss carryforwards	49,776	32,963
Tax credit carryforwards	238	29
Leases	2,500	2,205
Reserves	6,999	7,150
Deferred revenue	0	0
Other	239	909
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	68,575	48,982
Less: valuation allowance	(17,135)	(13,670)
Total deferred tax assets	51,440	35,312
Deferred tax liabilities: \| U.S.
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrepatriated foreign earnings	5,744	4,961
Property, plant, equipment and intangibles, net	9,822	4,626
Basis difference in partner capital	989	1,420
Basis difference in investment	5,732	5,081
Derivatives	0	38
Leases	12,201	11,433
Deferred revenue	279	380
Other	(11,743)	0
Total deferred tax liabilities	23,024	27,939
Deferred tax liabilities: \| Non-U.S.
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrepatriated foreign earnings	0	0
Property, plant, equipment and intangibles, net	17,440	14,483
Basis difference in partner capital	0	0
Basis difference in investment	0	0
Derivatives	151	125
Leases	2,303	2,053
Deferred revenue	2,688	4,663
Other	(144)	0
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 22,438	$ 21,324

Restructuring

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring

At MC, restructuring actions were taken throughout 2024 and 2025 in order to cease operations at several facilities. Prior year actions at the Company's MC forming fabric manufacturing facility in Chungju, South Korea, at the Company's Heimbach engineered fabric manufacturing facility in Rochdale, UK, and at the Company's Heimbach paper machine clothing facility in Olten, Switzerland, concluded in 2025. Additional actions were announced in 2025 to close engineered fabric facilities in Ballo, Italy and Saint Junien, France as well as a facility in Manchester, United Kingdom. These actions drove $8.3 million of restructuring charges during 2025, compared to $9.5 million in 2024, a decrease that is primarily due to the timing of the announced actions. Restructuring expenses were a result of workforce reductions, fixed asset impairments, and related costs. The Company incurred an additional $0.3 million recorded in Costs of goods sold due to the write-off of inventory compared to $1.7 million in 2024. We expect to incur additional restructuring expenses related to these actions into 2026.

At AEC, restructuring activities were related to reductions in the workforce at various AEC locations, which resulted in restructuring expenses of $3.3 million for the year ended 2025 and $3.6 million for the year ended 2024.

Restructuring expenses incurred at MC and AEC during 2023 were not significant.

The following table summarizes charges reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income under “Restructuring expenses, net” and "Cost of goods sold":


Year ended December 31, 2025 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs - restructuring		Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Machine Clothing	$	8,511	$	8,255	$	256
Albany Engineered Composites	3,259		3,259		—
Corporate	2,168		2,168		—
Total restructuring expense	$	13,938	$	13,682	$	256


Year ended December 31, 2024 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs - restructuring		Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Machine Clothing	$	11,165	$	8,298	$	2,867
Albany Engineered Composites	3,649		3,649		—
Corporate	329		329		—
Total restructuring expense	$	15,143	$	12,276	$	2,867


Year ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs		Impairment of assets - Cost of goods sold
Machine Clothing	$	282	$	282	$	—
Albany Engineered Composites	—		—		—
Corporate	—		—		—
Total restructuring expense	$	282	$	282	$	—

The table below presents the changes in restructuring liabilities for 2025 and 2024:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2024		Restructuring charges accrued		Payments and Other		December 31, 2025
Total termination and other costs	$	4,996	$	13,682	$	(15,912)	$	2,766

As of December 31, 2025, we expect that the total $2.8 million of Accrued liabilities for restructuring will be paid within one year.


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		Restructuring charges accrued		Payments and Other		December 31, 2024
Total termination and other costs	$	—	$	12,276	$	(7,280)	$	4,996

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Schedule of Financial Data by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	$ (36,103)	$ 131,359	$ 167,894
Interest income	(5,159)	(4,064)	(6,566)
Interest expense	25,764	16,613	20,167
Other (income)/expense, net	5,079	1,721	(6,163)
Income before income taxes	(61,787)	117,089	160,456
Reconciling items:
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income	(5,159)	(4,064)	(6,566)
Interest expense	25,764	16,613	20,167
Other (income)/expense, net	$ 5,079	$ 1,721	$ (6,163)

- Definition

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Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Asset Allocation) (Details) - Foreign Plan	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of plan assets at plan measurement date	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	12.00%
Percentage of plan assets at plan measurement date	12.00%	15.00%
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	31.00%
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	1.00%
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	56.00%
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-Section 50
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph (e)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147480506/715-20-50-5

Reference 20: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 20
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 5
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147480506/715-20-50-5

+ Details

Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 13,682	$ 13,438	$ 282
Accrued restructuring liabiliities	2,766	4,996
Operating segments \| Machine Clothing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	8,255	9,460	282
Operating segments \| Albany Engineered Composites
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	3,259	3,649	$ 0
Operating segments \| Workforce Reductions, Fixed Asset Impairments, and Related Costs \| Machine Clothing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	8,300	9,500
Inventory write-down	300	1,700
Operating segments \| Workforce Reductions \| Albany Engineered Composites
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 3,300	$ 3,600

- Definition

Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

+ References + Details

- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

+ References + Details

Fair-Value Measurements (Schedule of Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Equity securities, cost basis	$ 500	$ 500
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Assets:
Cash equivalents	10,584	11,273
Common stock of unaffiliated foreign public company	1,098	631
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 \| Interest rate swaps
Assets:
Derivative asset	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative liability	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Assets:
Cash equivalents	0	0
Common stock of unaffiliated foreign public company	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 \| Foreign currency option contracts
Assets:
Derivative asset	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 \| Foreign currency forward contracts
Assets:
Derivative asset	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 \| Interest rate swaps
Assets:
Derivative asset	768	149
Liabilities:
Derivative liability	$ 0	$ (218,000)

Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total assets held for sale	$ 293,783	$ 0
Total liabilities held for sale	203,323	$ 0
Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations \| Amelia Earhart Drive Facility
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	27,159
Contract assets, net	68,550
Inventories	16,422
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	697
Property, plant and equipment, net	93,525
Intangibles, net	13,384
Goodwill	21,829
Other assets	52,217
Total assets held for sale	293,783
Accounts payable	16,408
Accrued liabilities	115,448
Other noncurrent liabilities	59,724
Deferred taxes and other liabilities	11,743
Total liabilities held for sale	$ 203,323

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 consist of the following:


(in thousands)	2025		2024
Salaries, wages and benefits	$	46,403	$	57,253
Contract liabilities	33,397		6,085
Returns and allowances	10,787		9,422
Dividends	7,928		8,431
Pension and postretirement	8,059		8,744
Operating lease liabilities	4,274		7,607
Other tax	5,400		7,329
Contract loss reserve	600		10,524
Freight	2,318		3,256
Professional fees	5,032		5,539
Restructuring	2,766		4,996
Other	12,421		12,718
Total accrued liabilities	$	139,385	$	141,904

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Schedule of Operating Assets and Capital Expenditures by Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment assets	$ 1,718,709	$ 1,648,696	$ 1,835,014
Cash	112,350	115,283
Assets held for sale	293,783	0
Capital expenditures and purchased software	71,505	81,207	84,429
Reconciling items:
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Cash	112,350	115,283	173,420
Income taxes prepaid, receivable and deferred	112,436	47,944	33,984
Prepaid and Other assets	89,862	148,560	156,772
Assets held for sale	293,783	0	0
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Capital expenditures and purchased software	1,637	1,816	1,108
Machine Clothing \| Operating segments
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment assets	618,476	600,603	669,907
Capital expenditures and purchased software	30,770	21,270	25,917
Albany Engineered Composites \| Operating segments
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment assets	491,802	736,306	800,931
Capital expenditures and purchased software	$ 39,098	$ 58,121	$ 57,404

Fair-Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring

The following table presents the fair-value hierarchy for our Level 1 and Level 2 financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:


	December 31, 2025				December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	10,584	$	—	$	11,273	$	—
Foreign currency option contracts			—				—
Foreign currency forward contracts			—				—
Other Assets:
Common stock of unaffiliated foreign public company (a)	1,098		—		631		—
Interest rate swaps	—		768		—		149
Liabilities:
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Interest rate swaps	—		—		—		(218)

(a)Original cost basis $0.5 million

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)

(Gains)/losses related to changes in fair value of derivative instruments that were recognized in Other (income)/expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows:



(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign currency hedging (gains)/losses	$	(3,735)	$	3,459	$	(351)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2026	$ 2,000
2027	1,900
2028	1,900
2029	1,800
2030	$ 1,200

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Noncurrent Liabilities

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	2025		2024
Operating leases	$	7,423	$	61,062

Postretirement benefits other than pensions	24,151		23,943
Pension liabilities	47,782		46,041


Incentive and deferred compensation	2,951		1,908
Other	4,543		5,876
Total other noncurrent liabilities	$	86,850	$	138,830

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
Audit Information	Dec. 31, 2025
Audit Information [Abstract]
Auditor Name	KPMG LLP
Auditor Location	Boston, Massachusetts
Auditor Firm ID	185

Leases (Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
2026	$ 4,809
2027	3,600
2028	1,692
2029	860
2030	408
Thereafter	2,548
Total lease payments	13,917
Less imputed interest	(2,220)
Total operating leases	$ 11,697	$ 68,669

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Schedules of Executive Management Share-based Compensation Activity

Information with respect to these plans is presented below:


(in thousands, except number of shares and weighted average grant date value per share)	Number of shares	Weighted average grant date value per share		Year-end intrinsic value
Shares potentially payable at January 1, 2023	135,941	$	79.11	$	10,754
Forfeitures	(9,035)	$	92.02
Payments	(112,279)	$	86.35
Shares accrued based on 2023 performance	124,181	$	92.52
Shares potentially payable at December 31, 2023	138,808	$	84.41	$	11,717
Forfeitures	(14,689)	$	92.02
Payments	(77,782)	$	89.44
Shares accrued based on 2024 performance	81,468	$	91.80
Shares potentially payable at December 31, 2024	127,805	$	85.69	$	10,952
Forfeitures	(39,057)	$	87.50
Vesting	(59,180)	$	87.62
Grants	195,506	$	72.45
Shares accrued based on 2025 performance	21,226	$	88.33
Shares potentially payable at December 31, 2025	246,300	$	79.34	$	19,541

Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 1,182,813	$ 1,230,615	$ 1,147,909
Operating income/(loss)	(36,103)	131,359	167,894
Operating lease expense	11,576	10,776	9,591
Albany Aerostructures Composites LLC (AAC)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Receivables	60,800	78,500
Safran
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Net revenues	177,000	178,100	187,600
Operating lease expense	$ 1,000	1,000
SAFRAN Group \| Revenue Benchmark \| Customer Concentration Risk
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	15.00%
Albany Engineered Composites
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 474,747	480,708	477,141
Albany Engineered Composites \| CH-53K programs
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	(155,900)
Long term contract
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	(165,800)	$ (43,200)	$ (4,100)
Long term contract \| Albany Engineered Composites
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ (69,100)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	$ (56,959)	$ 88,055	$ 111,610
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	60,352	(56,551)	18,593
Pension settlement/curtailment	(2,002)	0	0
Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement	(8,361)	3,888	4,302
Amortization of pension and postretirement liability adjustments:
Prior service credit	(150)	(150)	(4,122)
Net actuarial loss	1,151	613	1,383
Payments and amortization related to interest rate swaps included in earnings	(269)	(13,547)	(15,062)
Derivative valuation adjustment	(399)	1,261	3,512
Income taxes related to items of other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pension settlement/curtailment	422	0	0
Pension/postretirement plan remeasurement	1,763	(1,283)	(673)
Amortization of pension and postretirement liability adjustments	(210)	(153)	904
Payments and amortization related to interest rate swaps included in earnings	62	3,419	3,811
Derivative valuation adjustment	92	(318)	(889)
Comprehensive income/(loss)	(4,508)	25,234	123,369
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	484	(543)	949
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the Company	$ (4,992)	$ 25,777	$ 122,420

Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

The amounts used in computing earnings per share and the weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive securities are as follows:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands, except market price and earnings per share)	2025		2024		2023
Net income attributable to the Company	$	(57,342)	$	87,623	$	111,120
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic net income/(loss) per share	29,566		31,231		31,171
Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation plans:

Restricted stock units and multi-year awards(a)	—		107		105
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating diluted net income/(loss) per share	29,566		31,338		31,276
Net income/(loss) per share:
Basic	$	(1.94)	$	2.81	$	3.56
Diluted(a)	$	(1.94)	$	2.80	$	3.55

Shares outstanding, net of treasury shares, were 28.3 million as of December 31, 2025, 31.1 million as of December 31, 2024, and 31.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

(a) Restricted stock units and multi-year awards of 0.2 million were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as their effects would be anti-dilutive as of December 31, 2025.

Accounts Receivable (Schedule of Changes in Allowance for Credit Losses for Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts receivable expected credit losses, beginning balance	$ (4,085)	$ (5,260)
(Charge)/ benefit	63	(384)
Currency translation	(398)	204
Other	68	1,355
Accounts receivable expected credit losses, ending balance	(4,352)	(4,085)
Specific Customer Reserves
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts receivable expected credit losses, beginning balance	(2,934)	(2,484)
(Charge)/ benefit	81	(541)
Currency translation	(314)	128
Other	(47)	(37)
Accounts receivable expected credit losses, ending balance	(3,214)	(2,934)
Incremental Expected Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts receivable expected credit losses, beginning balance	(1,151)	(2,776)
(Charge)/ benefit	(18)	157
Currency translation	(84)	76
Other	115	1,392
Accounts receivable expected credit losses, ending balance	$ (1,138)	$ (1,151)

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Independent Directors \| Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonemployee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 0.8	$ 1.2	$ 1.1
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) \| Management
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	3.3	5.4	7.8
Compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 2.3
Cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	1 year 4 months 24 days
Multi-Year Performance Plan Awards (MPP)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)	1,341,905
Multi-Year Performance Plan Awards (MPP) \| Executives
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Performance period	3 years
Maximum payout period following end of performance period	90 days
Compensation income	$ (2.1)
Compensation expense		1.6	5.1
Share-based compensation expense to be recognized in 2024	0.1
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense		$ 2.6
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) \| Executives
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 6.5		$ 4.2
Maximum payout period following end of vesting period	90 days
Share-based compensation expense to be recognized in 2026	$ 3.4
Share-based compensation expense to be recognized in 2027	$ 1.4
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Minimum \| Phantom Share Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Minimum \| Phantom Share Units (PSUs) \| Management
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Maximum \| Phantom Share Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Maximum \| Phantom Share Units (PSUs) \| Management
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Plan Benefit Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 137,111	$ 158,323
Service cost	1,156	1,812	$ 1,478
Interest cost	6,013	6,114
Plan participants' contributions	266	530
Actuarial (gain)/loss	3,533	(3,868)
Benefits paid	(10,464)	(9,423)
Acquisitions/Divestiture	(374)	0
Settlements and curtailments	(15,043)	(7,805)
Foreign currency changes	12,121	(8,572)
Benefit obligation, end of year	134,319	137,111	158,323
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 129,003	$ 132,198
Pension plans \| United States
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of year:
Discount rate	4.84%	5.44%
Pension plans \| Foreign Plan
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of year:
Discount rate	4.71%	4.32%
Compensation increase	2.90%	2.68%
Pension plans \| Switzerland
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of year:
Cash balance interest crediting rate	1.20%	1.15%
Other postretirement benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 26,715	$ 28,684
Service cost	40	46	60
Interest cost	1,414	1,416
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Actuarial (gain)/loss	1,235	(709)
Benefits paid	(2,566)	(2,651)
Acquisitions/Divestiture	0	0
Settlements and curtailments	0	0
Foreign currency changes	41	(71)
Benefit obligation, end of year	26,879	26,715	$ 28,684
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 0	$ 0
Other postretirement benefits \| United States
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of year:
Discount rate	5.21%	5.61%
Other postretirement benefits \| Foreign Plan
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of year:
Discount rate	4.95%	4.70%
Compensation increase	2.75%	2.75%
Other postretirement benefits \| Switzerland
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of year:
Cash balance interest crediting rate	0.00%	0.00%

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of (Gains)/Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Settlements/curtailments	$ 2,002	$ 0	$ 0
Asset/liability loss/(gain)	8,361	(3,888)	(4,302)
Amortization of actuarial gain/(loss)	(1,151)	(613)	(1,383)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	150	150	4,122
Pension plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Settlements/curtailments	2,002	70	0
Asset/liability loss/(gain)	7,126	(2,023)	4,365
Amortization of actuarial gain/(loss)	(1,185)	(646)	(554)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	28	26	32
Currency impact	1,349	(748)	757
Cost/(benefit) in Other comprehensive income	9,320	(3,321)	4,600
Other postretirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Settlements/curtailments	0	0	0
Asset/liability loss/(gain)	1,235	(709)	(6,131)
Amortization of actuarial gain/(loss)	34	34	(828)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	122	124	4,090
Currency impact	(16)	28	(8)
Cost/(benefit) in Other comprehensive income	$ 1,375	$ (523)	$ (2,877)

Other (Income)/Expense, net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Other (Income)/Expense, net

The components of Other expense/(income), net, are:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
Currency transactions	$	8,883	$	(3,900)	$	(2,916)

Derivative instruments losses/(gains)	(3,735)		3,459		(351)

Components of net periodic pension and postretirement cost other than service	3,890		2,493		(61)
Other	(3,959)		(331)		(2,835)
Total other (income)/expense, net	$	5,079	$	1,721	$	(6,163)

Other (income)/expense, net included foreign currency related transactions associated with cash and intercompany balances which resulted in losses of $8.9 million during 2025 and gains of $3.9 million during 2024. In addition, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments included gains of $3.7 million during 2025 and losses of $3.5 million in 2024, driven by currency rate movements, most notably the Brazilian Real and Mexican Peso. Net periodic pension and postretirement costs, other than service costs, were $3.9 million during 2025 and $2.5 million during 2024. Other (income)/expense, net, also included 2025 bank fees, amortization of debt issuance costs, and gains or losses on the sale of assets.

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating leases	$ 7,423	$ 61,062
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	24,151	23,943
Pension liabilities	47,782	46,041
Incentive and deferred compensation	2,951	1,908
Other	4,543	5,876
Total other noncurrent liabilities	$ 86,850	$ 138,830

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of the U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate to the Company's Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Amount
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	$ (12,976)
Effect of changes in tax laws or rate enacted in the current period	0
Subpart F income	552
Other	73
Research & Development Tax Credit	(1,004)
Foreign Tax Credit - Generation, Utilization, and Expiration	1,025
Other	(162)
Changes in valuation allowances	(1,486)
Officer's compensation	612
Other	(674)
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits	(581)
Other	(7)
State and Local Income Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Effect, amount	1,048
Total income tax expense	$ (4,828)	$ 29,034	$ 48,846
Percent
U.S. federal statutory tax rate	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
Effect of changes in tax laws or rate enacted in the current period	0.00%
Subpart F income	(0.90%)
Other	(0.10%)
Research & Development Tax Credit	1.60%
Foreign Tax Credit - Generation, Utilization, and Expiration	(1.70%)
Other	0.30%
Change in valuation allowances	2.40%	4.40%	(1.20%)
Officer's compensation	(1.00%)
Other	1.10%
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits	0.90%	(1.30%)	0.30%
Other adjustments	0.00%	(0.90%)	(0.40%)
State taxes, net of federal benefit	(1.70%)	2.30%	1.90%
Foreign rate differential		2.10%	2.00%
Return to provision		(2.20%)	(1.20%)
Non-U.S. local income taxes		2.30%	1.40%
U.S. permanent adjustments		0.60%	0.80%
Foreign permanent adjustments		1.00%	0.70%
Net U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings and foreign withholdings		2.80%	5.10%
U.S. Pension Settlement - Release of Residual Tax Effect		0.00%	0.00%
Impact of Mexico net operating loss inflation revaluation		(2.20%)	0.00%
Establishment of deferred tax asset for Non-U.S. reserves		(4.30%)	0.00%
Impact of amended tax returns		(0.80%)	0.00%
Effective income tax rate	7.80%	24.80%	30.40%
Brazil
Amount
Other	$ (371)
State and Local Income Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Effect, amount	3,362
Foreign Rate Differential	$ 1,500
Percent
Other adjustments	0.60%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	(5.40%)
Foreign rate differential	(2.40%)
Canada
Amount
Other	$ 233
State and Local Income Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Effect, amount	545
Foreign Rate Differential	(341)
Withholding tax	$ 1,476
Percent
Other adjustments	(0.40%)
State taxes, net of federal benefit	(0.90%)
Foreign rate differential	0.60%
Withholding tax	(2.40%)
China
Amount
Other	$ (84)
Foreign Rate Differential	677
Withholding tax	$ 2,414
Percent
Other adjustments	0.10%
Foreign rate differential	(1.10%)
Withholding tax	(3.90%)
Spain
Amount
State and Local Income Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Effect, amount	$ (762)
Foreign Rate Differential	$ (630)
Percent
State taxes, net of federal benefit	1.20%
Foreign rate differential	1.00%
United Kingdom
Amount
Foreign Rate Differential	$ (157)
Return to provision	$ (664)
Percent
Foreign rate differential	0.30%
Return to provision	1.10%
Other
Amount
Other	$ (430)
Foreign Rate Differential	796
Withholding tax	$ 1,188
Percent
Other adjustments	0.70%
Foreign rate differential	(1.30%)
Withholding tax	(1.90%)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in each business combination. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, however, these assets are tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit level, using either a qualitative or quantitative approach. Impairment is the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value.

In the second quarter of 2025, the Company applied a qualitative assessment approach in performing its annual evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangibles for the Company's Machine Clothing reporting unit and Engineered Composites reporting units. Based on the qualitative evaluation of the events and circumstances impacting the reporting units, management determined it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount, and no further evaluation was necessary.

In the third quarter of 2025, the Company revised its estimates and assumptions used in certain program estimates at completion of its AEC reporting unit, most significantly the CH-53K program. As a result of the changes in estimates, we performed a quantitative assessment of the AEC reporting unit's goodwill for impairment. As part of the quantitative assessment, management used the income and market approach to determine fair value by considering projected cash flows and market multiples for each reporting unit. Management performed the quantitative assessments and concluded that each reporting unit’s fair value continued to significantly exceed its carrying value. Accordingly, no impairment charges were recorded.

In the second quarter of 2025, the Company wrote-off the remaining Finite-lived intangible assets balance at our Arcari, SRL location due to restructuring actions being taken to cease operations at the manufacturing facility. This decision resulted in a non-cash write-off of intangibles for $0.3 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company wrote-off the remaining Finite-lived intangible assets balance at our Rochdale, UK location due to restructuring actions being taken to cease operations at the manufacturing facility. This decision resulted in a non-cash write-off of intangibles for $0.3 million, which is presented as other changes in the table below for intangible assets and goodwill in 2024.

We amortize certain patents, trademarks and names, customer contracts, relationships and technology assets that have finite-lives. The changes in intangible assets and goodwill from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2025, were as follows:


(in thousands, except for years)	Amortization life in years	Balance at December 31, 2024		Reclassified to Held for Sale		Other Changes		Amortization		Currency Translation		Balance at December 31, 2025
Finite-lived intangible assets:
AEC Trademarks and trade names	6-15	$	11	$	—	$	—	$	(11)	$	—	$	—
AEC Technology	10-15	2,680		—		—		(616)		352		2,416
AEC Intellectual property	15	828		—		—		(83)		—		745

AEC Customer relationships	8-15	21,892		(13,384)		—		(3,504)		225		5,229
Heimbach Developed technology	9	7,004		—		(315)		(988)		881		6,582

Total Finite-Lived intangible assets, net		$	32,415	$	(13,384)	$	(315)	$	(5,202)	$	1,458	$	14,972
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Heimbach Trade name		$	5,712	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	744	$	6,456
MC Goodwill		63,988		—		—		—		5,923		69,911
AEC Goodwill		112,273		(21,829)		—		—		2,152		92,596
Total Indefinite-lived intangible assets		$	181,973	$	(21,829)	$	—	$	—	$	8,819	$	168,963


(in thousands, except for years)	Amortization life in years	Balance at December 31, 2023		Acquisition		Amortization		Currency Translation		Balance at December 31, 2024
Finite-lived intangible assets:
AEC Trademarks and trade names	6-15	$	22	$	—	$	(11)	$	—	$	11
AEC Technology	10-15	3,426		—		(569)		(177)		2,680
AEC Intellectual property	15	911		—		(83)		—		828

AEC Customer relationships	8-15	25,485		—		(3,480)		(113)		21,892
Heimbach Developed technology	9	8,732		(289)		(953)		(486)		7,004

Total Finite-Lived intangible assets, net		$	38,576	$	(289)	$	(5,096)	$	(776)	$	32,415
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Heimbach Trade name		$	6,070	$	—	$	—	$	(358)	$	5,712
MC Goodwill		66,873		—		—		(2,885)		63,988
AEC Goodwill		113,308		—		—		(1,035)		112,273
Total Indefinite-lived intangible assets		$	186,251	$	—	$	—	$	(4,278)	$	181,973

As of December 31, 2025, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of Finite-lived intangible assets was $35.1 million and $20.1 million, respectively.

Amortization expense related to Finite-lived intangible assets was reported in the Consolidated Statement of Income as follows: $0.9 million in Cost of goods sold and $4.3 million in Selling, general and administrative expenses in 2025; $1.1 million in Cost of goods sold and $4.2 million in Selling, general and administrative expenses in 2024; and $0.4 million in Cost of goods sold and $4.1 million in Selling, general and administrative expenses in 2023.

Estimated amortization expense of intangibles for the years ending December 31, 2026 through 2030, is as follows:


Year	Annual amortization (in thousands)
2026	$	2,000
2027	1,900
2028	1,900
2029	1,800
2030	1,200

Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Assets for plan benefits, defined benefit plan	$ 10.4	$ 17.0
Assets
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Assets for plan benefits, defined benefit plan	$ 1.1	0.6
Minimum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Maximum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Software
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Capitalized internally developed software costs	$ 1.2	$ 1.2
Software \| Minimum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Software \| Maximum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Useful life	8 years
Albany Safran Composites, LLC
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	90.00%		90.00%
Arcari, SRL
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	85.00%

Financial Instruments (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 455,663	$ 318,531
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Long-term debt	$ 455,663	$ 318,531
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, effective percentage	5.56%	5.77%
Basis spread on variable rate	3.73%	4.09%
Line of Credit \| USD borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 350,000	$ 225,000
Line of Credit \| EUR borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	105,663	93,485
Foreign Bank Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 0	$ 46

Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses

The following table summarizes foreign currency transaction gains and losses recognized in the income statement:


	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023
(Gains)/losses included in:
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	$	6,252	$	(4,495)	$	4,181
Other (income)/expense, net	8,883		(3,900)		(2,916)
Total transaction (gains)/losses	$	15,135	$	(8,395)	$	1,265

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 103,137	$ 112,688
Actual return on plan assets, net of expenses	668	(408)
Employer contributions	5,644	8,744
Plan participants' contributions	266	530
Benefits paid	(10,464)	(9,423)
Acquisitions	0	0
Settlements	(14,767)	(3,811)
Other	0	0
Foreign currency changes	7,127	(5,183)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	91,611	103,137
Other postretirement benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	0	0
Actual return on plan assets, net of expenses	0	0
Employer contributions	2,566	2,651
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Benefits paid	(2,566)	(2,651)
Acquisitions	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Other	0	0
Foreign currency changes	0	0
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 0	$ 0

Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of lease contract	1 year
2026	$ 4,809
2027	3,600
2028	1,692
2029	860
2030	408
Thereafter	2,548
Imputed interest	2,220
Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations \| Amelia Earhart Drive Facility
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
2026	6,200
2027	6,300
2028	5,300
2029	5,400
2030	5,500
Thereafter	57,100
Imputed interest	$ 27,700
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term	1 year
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term	14 years
Renewal lease term	10 years

Held for Sale (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities of the Facility Classified as Held For Sale

The carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the facility classified as held-for-sale in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025
Accounts receivable, net	$	27,159
Contract assets, net	68,550
Inventories	16,422
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	697
Property, plant and equipment, net	93,525
Intangibles, net	13,384
Goodwill	21,829
Other assets	52,217
Total assets held for sale	$	293,783

Accounts payable	$	16,408
Accrued liabilities	115,448
Other noncurrent liabilities	59,724
Deferred taxes and other liabilities	11,743
Total liabilities held for sale	$	203,323

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of information related to a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component.

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+ Details

Fair-Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest (income) expense, net	$ 0.3	$ 13.4	$ (15.0)

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets) (Details) - Pension plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 91,611	$ 103,137	$ 112,688
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,926	5,323
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	43,281	54,181
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,998	7,608	$ 7,597
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	54,205	67,112
Common Stocks and equity funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Common Stocks and equity funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	4,241
Common Stocks and equity funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Common Stocks and equity funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	4,241
Common Stocks and equity funds \| Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	12,689	13,124
Debt securities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	283	0
Debt securities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	43,281	49,940
Debt securities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Debt securities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	43,564	49,940
Insurance contracts \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Insurance contracts \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Insurance contracts \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,998	3,528
Insurance contracts \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,998	3,528
Real Estate \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Real Estate \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Real Estate \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	3,244
Real Estate \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	3,244
Hedge Funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Hedge Funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Hedge Funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	836
Hedge Funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	836
Cash and short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,643	5,323
Cash and short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Cash and short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Cash and short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,643	5,323
Fixed income funds \| Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	24,717	22,901
Limited partnerships \| Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans

Voluntary Savings Plan

The Company maintains a voluntary savings plan covering all employees in the United States. The Plan, known as the Prosperity Plus Savings Plan, is a qualified plan under section 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches, in the form of cash, between 50% and 100% of employee contributions up to a defined maximum. The investment of employee contributions to the plan is self-directed. The Company’s cost of the plan amounted to $8.5 million in 2025, $7.8 million in 2024, and $7.3 million in 2023.

The plan allows for discretionary matching contributions. The Company uses such discretion to provide profit sharing contributions to plan participants. Such contributions are based on Company performance and vary from year to year and contributions are generally made in the first quarter following the Company’s fiscal year-end. The Company’s profit-sharing plan covers all employees in the United States. After the close of each year, the Board of Directors reviews and approves the amount of the profit-sharing contribution. Company contributions to the plan are in the form of cash. The expense recorded for this plan was $3.2 million in 2025, $2.4 million in 2024, and $4.9 million in 2023.

Pension and Postretirement Plans

The Company has defined benefit pension and postretirement plans covering certain current and former U.S. and non-U.S. employees. The eligibility, benefit formulas, and contribution requirements for plans vary by location.

As of December 31, 2025, U.S. benefit obligations exist through the U.S. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”), a frozen unfunded pension plan, and the U.S. postretirement welfare plan ("PRW"), a frozen plan which provides various medical, dental, and life insurance benefits. The U.S. Pension Plus Plan, a qualified defined benefit pension plan was terminated in 2021 and settled during 2022.

The Company recognizes the funded status of each defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plan. Each overfunded plan is recognized as an asset and each underfunded plan is recognized as a liability. Company pension plan disclosures for U.S. and non-U.S. plans have been combined for both 2025 and 2024, except where indicated below.

The Company’s pension and postretirement benefit costs and benefit obligations are based on actuarial valuations that are affected by many assumptions, the most significant of which are the assumed discount rate, expected rate of return on pension plan assets, and mortality. Each of the assumptions is reviewed and updated annually, as appropriate. The assumed rates of return for pension plan assets are determined for each major asset category based on historical rates of return for assets in that category and expectations of future rates of return based, in part, on simulated future capital market performance. The assumed discount rate is based on yields from a portfolio of currently available high-quality fixed-income investments with durations matching the expected future payments, based on the demographics of the plan participants and the plan provisions.

Gains and losses arise from changes in the assumptions used to measure the benefit obligations, and experience different from what had been assumed, including asset returns different than what had been expected. The Company amortizes gains and losses in excess of a “corridor” over the average future service of the plan’s current participants. The corridor is defined as 10% of the greater of the plan’s projected benefit obligation or market-related value of plan

assets. The market-related value of plan assets is also used to determine the expected return on plan assets component of net periodic cost.

To the extent the Company’s unrecognized net losses and unrecognized prior service costs, including the amount recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, are not reduced by future favorable plan experience, they will be recognized as a component of the net periodic cost in future years.

The following table sets forth the plan benefit obligations:


	As of December 31, 2025						As of December 31, 2024
(in thousands, except percentages)	Pension plans			Other postretirement benefits			Pension plans			Other postretirement benefits
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	137,111		$	26,715		$	158,323		$	28,684
Service cost	1,156			40			1,812			46
Interest cost	6,013			1,414			6,114			1,416
Plan participants' contributions	266			—			530			—
Actuarial (gain)/loss	3,533			1,235			(3,868)			(709)
Benefits paid	(10,464)			(2,566)			(9,423)			(2,651)
Acquisitions/Divestiture	(374)			—			—			—
Settlements and curtailments	(15,043)			—			(7,805)			—

Foreign currency changes	12,121			41			(8,572)			(71)
Benefit obligation, end of year	$	134,319		$	26,879		$	137,111		$	26,715
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	129,003		$	—		$	132,198		$	—
Weighted average assumptions used to
determine benefit obligations, end of year:
Discount rate — U.S. plan	4.84		%	5.21		%	5.44		%	5.61		%
Discount rate — non-U.S. plans	4.71		%	4.95		%	4.32		%	4.70		%
Cash balance interest crediting rate - Switzerland pension plan	1.20		%	—			1.15		%	—
Compensation increase — U.S. plan	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Compensation increase — non-U.S. plans	2.90		%	2.75		%	2.68		%	2.75		%

During 2025, pension benefit obligations decreased by $2.8 million, related to several factors including benefit payments made to participants of the plan which resulted in a decrease of $10.5 million, and settlement and curtailments which resulted in a decrease of $15.0 million, offset by foreign currency changes, with an increase of $12.1 million, as well as several other offsetting items. Other postretirement benefit obligations increased by $0.2 million in 2025, primarily driven by interest costs and actuarial losses.

During 2024, pension benefit obligations decreased by $21.2 million, related to several factors including benefit payments made to participants of the plan which resulted in a decrease of $9.4 million, and foreign currency changes which resulted in a decrease of $8.6 million, as well as several other offsetting items. Other postretirement benefit obligations decreased by $2.0 million in 2024, primarily driven by payments made by the Company to participants of the plan.

The following sets forth information about plan assets:


	As of December 31, 2025				As of December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits		Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$	103,137	$	—	$	112,688	$	—
Actual return on plan assets, net of expenses	668		—		(408)		—
Employer contributions	5,644		2,566		8,744		2,651
Plan participants' contributions	266		—		530		—
Benefits paid	(10,464)		(2,566)		(9,423)		(2,651)
Acquisitions	—		—		—		—
Settlements	(14,767)		—		(3,811)		—
Other	—		—		—		—
Foreign currency changes	7,127		—		(5,183)		—
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$	91,611	$	—	$	103,137	$	—

The funded status of the plans was as follows:


	As of December 31, 2025				As of December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits		Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits
Fair value of plan assets	$	91,611	$	—	$	103,137	$	—
Benefit obligation	134,319		26,879		137,111		26,715
Funded status	$	(42,708)	$	(26,879)	$	(33,974)	$	(26,715)
Accrued benefit cost, end of year	$	(42,708)	$	(26,879)	$	(33,974)	$	(26,715)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following:
Noncurrent asset	$	10,406	$	—	$	16,982	$	—
Current liability	(5,332)		(2,727)		(4,915)		(2,772)
Noncurrent liability	(47,782)		(24,152)		(46,041)		(23,943)
Net amount recognized	$	(42,708)	$	(26,879)	$	(33,974)	$	(26,715)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
Net actuarial loss	$	28,845	$	2,597	$	19,529	$	1,345
Prior service cost/(credit)	(93)		(237)		(96)		(360)
Net amount recognized	$	28,752	$	2,360	$	19,433	$	985

The composition of the net pension plan funded status as of December 31, 2025 was as follows:


(in thousands)	U.S. plan		Non-U.S. plans		Total
Pension plans with pension assets	$	—	$	10,406	$	10,406
Pension plans without pension assets	(3,636)		(49,478)		(53,114)
Total	$	(3,636)	$	(39,072)	$	(42,708)

The underfunded balance in the U.S. relates to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.

The composition of the net periodic benefit plan cost for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was as follows:


	Pension plans									Other postretirement benefits
(in thousands, except percentages)	2025			2024			2023			2025			2024			2023
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	1,156		$	1,812		$	1,478		$	40		$	46		$	60
Interest cost	6,013			6,114			5,151			1,414			1,416			1,874
Expected return on assets	(4,538)			(5,430)			(4,347)			—			—			—
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	(28)			(26)			(32)			(122)			(124)			(4,090)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,185			647			555			(34)			(34)			828
Settlement	2,355			(33)			—			—			—			—
Curtailment (gain)/loss	(4,356)			(37)			—			—			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,787		$	3,047		$	2,805		$	1,298		$	1,304		$	(1,328)

Weighted average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Discount rate — U.S. plan	5.44		%	5.15		%	5.49		%	5.61		%	5.21		%	5.55		%
Discount rate — non-U.S. plans	4.32		%	4.05		%	5.15		%	4.70		%	4.70		%	5.20		%
Cash balance interest crediting rate - Switzerland pension plan	1.15		%	1.30		%	2.15		%	—			—			—
Expected return on plan assets — U.S. plan	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Expected return on plan assets — non-U.S. plans	4.82		%	4.98		%	5.21		%	N/A			N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase — U.S. plan	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase — non-U.S. plans	2.68		%	2.89		%	3.08		%	2.75		%	2.75		%	2.75		%

Pretax (gains)/losses on plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was as follows:


	Pension plans						Other postretirement benefits
(in thousands)	2025		2024		2023		2025		2024		2023
Settlements/curtailments	$	2,002	$	70	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Asset/liability loss/(gain)	7,126		(2,023)		4,365		1,235		(709)		(6,131)
Amortization of actuarial gain/(loss)	(1,185)		(646)		(554)		34		34		(828)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	28		26		32		122		124		4,090

Currency impact	1,349		(748)		757		(16)		28		(8)
Cost/(benefit) in Other comprehensive income	$	9,320	$	(3,321)	$	4,600	$	1,375	$	(523)	$	(2,877)

Investment Strategy

Our investment strategy for pension assets differs for the various countries in which we have defined benefit pension plans. Some of our defined benefit plans do not require funded trusts and, in those arrangements, the Company funds the plans on a “pay as you go” basis. The largest of the funded defined benefit plans are in Canada and the United Kingdom.

For the countries in which the Company has funded pension trusts, the investment strategy may also be liability driven or, in other cases, to achieve a competitive, total investment return, achieving diversification between and within asset classes and managing other risks. Investment objectives for each asset class are determined based on specific risks and investment opportunities identified. Actual allocations to each asset class vary from target allocations due to periodic investment strategy changes, market value fluctuations, the length of time it takes to fully implement investment allocation positions, and the timing of benefit payments and contributions.

Fair-Value Measurements

The following tables present plan assets as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, using the fair-value hierarchy, which has three levels based on the reliability of inputs used, as described in Note 18, Fair-Value Measurements, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using net asset value ("NAV") as a practical expedient are not required to be categorized in the fair value hierarchy table. The total fair value of these investments is included in the table below to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to amounts presented in the funded status table above. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no investments expected to be sold at a value materially different than NAV.


	Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Total
Common Stocks and equity funds	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Debt securities	283		43,281		—		43,564
Insurance contracts	—		—		3,998		3,998
Real Estate	—		—		—		—
Hedge Funds	—		—		—		—
Cash and short-term investments	6,643		—		—		6,643
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy	$	6,926	$	43,281	$	3,998	54,205
Investments at net asset value:
Common Stocks and equity funds							12,689
Fixed income funds							24,717
Limited partnerships							—
Total plan assets							$	91,611


	Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2024
(in thousands)	Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Total
Common Stocks and equity funds	$	—	$	4,241	$	—	$	4,241
Debt securities	—		49,940		—		49,940
Insurance contracts	—		—		3,528		3,528
Real Estate	—		—		3,244		3,244
Hedge Funds	—		—		836		836
Cash and short-term investments	5,323		—		—		5,323
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy	$	5,323	$	54,181	$	7,608	67,112
Investments at net asset value:
Common Stocks and equity funds							13,124
Fixed income funds							22,901
Limited partnerships							—
Total plan assets							$	103,137

The following tables present a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2024		Net realized gains		Net unrealized gains		Net purchases, issuances and settlements		Net transfers (out of) Level 3		December 31, 2025
Insurance contracts -
total level 3 assets	$	7,608	$	—	$	81	$	(3,691)	$	—	$	3,998


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		Net realized gains		Net unrealized gains		Net purchases, issuances and settlements		Net transfers (out of) Level 3		December 31, 2024
Insurance contracts -
total level 3 assets	$	7,597	$	—	$	58	$	(47)	$	—	$	7,608

None of the Company's U.S. pension plans held assets during 2025 or 2024. The asset allocation for the Company’s non-U.S. pension plans for 2025 and 2024, and the target allocation, by asset category, are as follows:


	Non-U.S. Plans
	Target Allocation		Percentage of plan assets at plan measurement date
Asset category			2025		2024
Equity securities	12	%	12	%	15	%
Debt securities	31	%	31	%	70	%
Real estate	1	%	1	%	3	%
Other(1)	56	%	56	%	12	%
	100	%	100	%	100	%

The targeted plan asset allocation is based on an analysis of the actuarial liabilities, a review of viable asset classes, and an analysis of the expected rate of return, risk, and other investment characteristics of various investment asset classes.


	Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
(in thousands)	2025		2024
Projected benefit obligation	$	58,331	$	55,067
Fair value of plan assets	5,217		4,111


	Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
(in thousands)	2025		2024
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	55,260	$	52,493
Fair value of plan assets	4,463		3,509

Information about expected cash flows for the pension and other benefit obligations are as follows:


(in thousands)	Pension plans		Other postretirement benefits
Expected employer contributions and direct employer payments in the next fiscal year	$	5,931	$	2,727
Expected benefit payments
2026	10,324		2,727
2027	9,640		2,626
2028	9,707		2,525
2029	9,589		2,423
2030	9,810		2,324
2031 to 2035 (expected, combined)	46,753		10,126

- Definition

The entire disclosure for retirement benefits.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ (56,959)	$ 88,055	$ 111,610
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	82,712	82,452	70,374
Amortization	5,202	6,842	6,359
Change in deferred taxes and other liabilities	(43,315)	(15,331)	(2,046)
Impairment of property, plant, equipment, and inventory	(390)	2,038	1,773
Non-cash interest expense	1,029	1,025	1,404
Contract loss provision	139,665	0	0
Share-based compensation	10,060	4,715	6,936
Provision/(recovery) for credit losses from uncollected receivables and contract assets	(139)	310	640
Foreign currency remeasurement (gain)/loss on intercompany loans	8,883	81	(2,831)
Fair value adjustment on foreign currency options	0	0	(139)
Gain on sale of assets	(1,566)	(513)	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities that provided/(used) cash, net of impact of business acquisition:
Accounts receivable	(724)	31,764	(11,038)
Contract assets	(23,189)	12,289	(32,156)
Inventories	17,627	14,627	15,093
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,865	4,002	1,530
Income taxes prepaid and receivable	(25,060)	(8,574)	(2,897)
Accounts payable	9,172	(3,084)	(5,672)
Accrued liabilities	7,975	(1,275)	(10,441)
Income taxes payable	14,507	6,918	(1,988)
Noncurrent receivables	0	(780)	3,723
Other noncurrent liabilities	(2,550)	(7,702)	(9,783)
Other, net	7,669	582	7,605
Net cash provided by operating activities	152,474	218,441	148,056
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	0	0	(133,470)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(69,830)	(80,249)	(83,560)
Purchased software	(1,675)	(958)	(869)
Proceeds received from sale of assets	3,243	1,027	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(68,262)	(80,180)	(217,899)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings	272,003	145,595	78,040
Principal payments on debt	(147,044)	(279,838)	(92,274)
Debt acquisition costs	0	0	(4,108)
Purchase of Treasury shares	(186,012)	(14,175)	0
Taxes paid in lieu of share issuance	(2,521)	(2,931)	(3,136)
Dividends paid	(32,477)	(32,483)	(31,163)
Net cash used in financing activities	(96,051)	(183,832)	(52,641)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	8,906	(12,566)	4,128
(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(2,933)	(58,137)	(118,356)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	115,283	173,420	291,776
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 112,350	$ 115,283	$ 173,420

Fair-Value Measurements (Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency hedging (gains)/losses	$ (3,735)	$ 3,459	$ (351)
Foreign currency option contracts \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency hedging (gains)/losses	$ (3,735)	$ 3,459	$ (351)

- Definition

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Income Taxes (Schedule of Cash Payments for Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]
Federal	$ 2,291,000
State	2,319,000
Foreign
Total	42,438,000	$ 47,300	$ 54,500
Brazil
Foreign
Total Foreign	12,588,000
Canada
Foreign
Total Foreign	4,787,000
China
Foreign
Total Foreign	6,836,000
France
Foreign
Total Foreign	2,308,000
Mexico
Foreign
Total Foreign	8,166,000
Other
Foreign
Total Foreign	$ 3,143,000

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 5.00	$ 5.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	12,685,782	9,844,746
Common Class A
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)	40,989,106	40,917,539

Revenue Recognition (Remaining Performance Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 1,000	$ 1,100	$ 1,200
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 166
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 182
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 154
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2029-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME/(LOSS) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 1,182,813	$ 1,230,615	$ 1,147,909
Cost of goods sold	938,893	828,839	724,191
Gross profit	243,920	401,776	423,718
Selling, general and administrative expenses	218,326	210,882	214,915
Technical and research expenses	48,015	46,097	40,627
Restructuring expenses, net	13,682	13,438	282
Operating income/(loss)	(36,103)	131,359	167,894
Interest income	(5,159)	(4,064)	(6,566)
Interest expense	25,764	16,613	20,167
Other expense/(income), net	5,079	1,721	(6,163)
Income/(loss) before income taxes	(61,787)	117,089	160,456
Income tax (benefit)/expense	(4,828)	29,034	48,846
Net income/(loss)	(56,959)	88,055	111,610
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	383	432	490
Net income/(loss) attributable to the Company	$ (57,342)	$ 87,623	$ 111,120
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Company shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ (1.94)	$ 2.81	$ 3.56
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Company shareholders (in dollars per share)	(1.94)	2.80	3.55
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.09	$ 1.05	$ 1.01
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	29,566	31,231	31,171
Diluted (in shares)	29,566	31,338	31,276

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Asbestos Litigation

Albany International Corp. is a defendant in suits brought in various courts in the United States by plaintiffs who allege that they have suffered personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing paper machine clothing synthetic dryer fabrics marketed during the period from 1967 to 1976 and used in certain paper mills.

We were defending 3,677 claims as of December 31, 2025.

The following table sets forth the number of claims filed, the number of claims settled, dismissed or otherwise resolved, and the aggregate settlement amount during the periods presented:


Year ended December 31,	Opening Number of Claims	Claims Dismissed, Settled, or Resolved	New Claims	Closing Number of Claims	Amounts Paid (thousands) to Settle or Resolve
2023	3,598	19	27	3,606	$74
2024	3,606	10	50	3,646	13
2025	3,646	28	59	3,677	173

We anticipate that additional claims will be filed against the Company and related companies in the future, but are unable to predict the number and timing of such future claims. Due to the fact that information sufficient to meaningfully estimate a range of possible loss of a particular claim is typically not available until late in the discovery process, we do not believe a meaningful estimate can be made regarding the range of possible loss with respect to pending or future claims and therefore we are unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts already accrued for pending or future claims.

While we believe we have meritorious defenses to these claims, we have settled certain claims for amounts we consider reasonable given the facts and circumstances of each case. Our insurance carrier has defended each case and funded settlements under a standard reservation of rights. As of December 31, 2025 we had resolved, by means of settlement or dismissal, 38,079 claims. The total cost of resolving all claims was $10.9 million. Of this amount, almost 100% was paid by our insurance carrier, who has confirmed that we have approximately $140 million of

remaining coverage under primary and excess policies that should be available with respect to current and future asbestos claims.

The Company’s subsidiary, Brandon Drying Fabrics, Inc. (“Brandon”), is also a separate defendant in many of the asbestos cases in which Albany is named as a defendant, despite never having manufactured any fabrics containing asbestos. While Brandon was defending against 7,675 claims as of December 31, 2025, only twelve claims have been filed against Brandon since January 1, 2012, and only $15,000 in settlement costs have been incurred since 2001. Brandon was acquired by the Company in 1999 and has its own insurance policies covering periods prior to 1999. Since 2004, Brandon’s insurance carriers have covered 100% of indemnification and defense costs, subject to policy limits and a standard reservation of rights.

In some of these asbestos cases, the Company is named both as a direct defendant and as the “successor in interest” to Mount Vernon Mills (“Mount Vernon”). We acquired certain assets from Mount Vernon in 1993. Certain plaintiffs allege injury caused by asbestos-containing products alleged to have been sold by Mount Vernon many years prior to this acquisition. Mount Vernon is contractually obligated to indemnify the Company against any liability arising out of such products. We deny any liability for products sold by Mount Vernon prior to the acquisition of the Mount Vernon assets. Pursuant to its contractual indemnification obligations, Mount Vernon has assumed the defense of these claims. On this basis, we have successfully moved for dismissal in a number of actions.

We currently do not anticipate, based on currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of the aforementioned proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company. Although we cannot predict the number and timing of future claims, based on the foregoing factors, the trends in claims filed against us, and available insurance, we also do not currently anticipate that potential future claims will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

19. Other Noncurrent Liabilities

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	2025		2024
Operating leases	$	7,423	$	61,062

Postretirement benefits other than pensions	24,151		23,943
Pension liabilities	47,782		46,041


Incentive and deferred compensation	2,951		1,908
Other	4,543		5,876
Total other noncurrent liabilities	$	86,850	$	138,830

Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Accounts receivable consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Trade and other accounts receivable	$	221,592	$	231,136
Bank promissory notes	17,844		19,637
Allowance for expected credit losses	(4,352)		(4,085)
Accounts receivable, net	$	235,084	$	246,688

Allowances for expected credit losses are recorded at the same time the financial asset is recorded. The Company monitors financial assets for credit impairment events to assess whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, and considers both quantitative and qualitative information. The risk of loss due to credit default increases when one or more events occur that can have a detrimental impact on estimated future cash flows of that financial asset. Evidence that a financial asset is subject to greater credit risk includes observable data about significant financial difficulty of the customer, a breach of contract, such as a default or past due event, or it becomes probable that the customer will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization, among other factors. It may not be possible to identify a single discrete event, but rather, the combined effect of several events that may cause an increase in risk of loss.

The probability of default is driven by the relative financial health of our customer base and that of the industries in which we operate, as well as the broader macro-economic environment. A changing economic environment or forecasted economic scenario can lead to a different probability of default and can suggest that credit risk has changed.

At each reporting period, the Company will recognize the amount of change in current expected credit losses as an allowance gain or loss in Selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Financial assets are written-off when the Company has no reasonable expectation of recovering the financial asset, either in its entirety, or a portion thereof. This is the case when the Company determines that the customer does not have assets or sources of income that could generate sufficient cash flows to repay the amounts subject to the write-off.

The following tables present the (increases)/decreases in the allowance for credit losses for Accounts receivable:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2024		(Charge)/ benefit		Currency translation		Other		December 31, 2025
Specific customer reserves	$	(2,934)	$	81	$	(314)	$	(47)	$	(3,214)
Incremental expected credit losses	(1,151)		(18)		(84)		115		(1,138)
Accounts receivable expected credit losses	$	(4,085)	$	63	$	(398)	$	68	$	(4,352)


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		(Charge)/ benefit		Currency translation		Other		December 31, 2024
Specific customer reserves	$	(2,484)	$	(541)	$	128	$	(37)	$	(2,934)
Incremental expected credit losses	(2,776)		157		76		1,392		(1,151)
Accounts receivable expected credit losses	$	(5,260)	$	(384)	$	204	$	1,355	$	(4,085)

Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]

Leases

We are generally the lessee in our lease transactions. Lessees are required to recognize a lease liability and a right of use ("ROU") asset for leases with terms greater than 12 months, in accordance with the practical expedient that is available for ongoing accounting.

ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent an obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized on the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term, using the rate implicit in the lease. If that rate is not readily determinable, the rate is based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Our ROU assets include the values associated with the additional periods when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. We review the carrying value of ROU assets for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition.

We have entered into operating leases for offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, vehicles, and certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of one year to 14 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one year.

The components of lease expense were as follows:


	For the years ended
(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023



Operating lease:
Fixed lease cost	11,576		10,776		9,591
Variable lease cost	1,906		516		108
Short-term lease cost	776		2,170		2,060
Total lease expense	$	14,258	$	13,462	$	11,759

The Company was not party to any leases classified as finance leases for the periods ending December 31, 2025, 2024, or 2023.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:


	For the years ended
(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$	11,809	$	11,204	$	10,105
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	9,746	$	17,698	$	9,114

The initial recognition of each ROU asset and lease liability at lease commencement is a noncash transaction that is excluded from amounts reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Operating leases
Right of use assets	$	11,387	$	61,671
Lease liabilities included in
Accrued liabilities	$	4,274	$	7,607
Other noncurrent liabilities	7,423		61,062
Total operating lease liabilities	$	11,697	$	68,669

Additional information for leases existing at December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:


	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases	13 years		13 years

Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	5.8	%	5.8	%

Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Operating leases
Year ending December 31,
2026	$	4,809
2027	3,600
2028	1,692
2029	860
2030	408
Thereafter	2,548
Total lease payments	13,917
Less imputed interest	(2,220)
Total	$	11,697

The above table excludes leases held by the disposal group for which the Company is the obligor. Payments for these leases are expected to be $6.2 million in 2026, $6.3 million in 2027, $5.3 million in 2028, $5.4 million in 2029, $5.5 million in 2030, and $57.1 million thereafter. Of these payments, $27.7 million is imputed interest at December 31, 2025.

Leases

The components of lease expense were as follows:


	For the years ended
(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023



Operating lease:
Fixed lease cost	11,576		10,776		9,591
Variable lease cost	1,906		516		108
Short-term lease cost	776		2,170		2,060
Total lease expense	$	14,258	$	13,462	$	11,759

The Company was not party to any leases classified as finance leases for the periods ending December 31, 2025, 2024, or 2023.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:


	For the years ended
(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$	11,809	$	11,204	$	10,105
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	9,746	$	17,698	$	9,114

The initial recognition of each ROU asset and lease liability at lease commencement is a noncash transaction that is excluded from amounts reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Operating leases
Right of use assets	$	11,387	$	61,671
Lease liabilities included in
Accrued liabilities	$	4,274	$	7,607
Other noncurrent liabilities	7,423		61,062
Total operating lease liabilities	$	11,697	$	68,669

Additional information for leases existing at December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:


	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases	13 years		13 years

Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	5.8	%	5.8	%

Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Operating leases
Year ending December 31,
2026	$	4,809
2027	3,600
2028	1,692
2029	860
2030	408
Thereafter	2,548
Total lease payments	13,917
Less imputed interest	(2,220)
Total	$	11,697

Income Taxes (Schedule of Operating and Capital Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforward) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards	$ 49,123
Tax Credit Carryforwards	3,935
U.S. \| 2026 - 2045
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards	0
Tax Credit Carryforwards	2,558
State and Local Jurisdiction \| 2035 - 2042
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards	30
Tax Credit Carryforwards	1,010
State and Local Jurisdiction \| Indefinite
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards	0
Tax Credit Carryforwards	367
Non-U.S. \| 2026 - 2040
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards	3,287
Tax Credit Carryforwards	0
Non-U.S. \| Indefinite
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards	45,806
Tax Credit Carryforwards	$ 0

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 112,350	$ 115,283
Accounts receivable, net	235,084	246,688
Contract assets, net	87,102	166,557
Inventories	121,589	145,845
Income taxes prepaid and receivable	43,937	19,187
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34,990	37,132
Assets held for sale	293,783	0
Total current assets	928,835	730,692
Property, plant and equipment, net	482,568	563,431
Intangibles, net	21,428	38,127
Goodwill	162,507	176,261
Deferred income taxes	68,499	28,757
Other assets	54,872	111,428
Total assets	1,718,709	1,648,696
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	64,499	66,095
Accrued liabilities	139,385	141,904
Income taxes payable	35,090	18,367
Liabilities held for sale	203,323	0
Total current liabilities	442,297	226,366
Long-term debt	455,663	318,531
Other noncurrent liabilities	86,850	138,830
Deferred taxes and other liabilities	1,797	16,022
Total liabilities	986,607	699,749
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 21)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $5.00 per share; authorized 2,000,000 shares; none issued	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	460,472	452,933
Retained earnings	976,373	1,065,763
Accumulated items of other comprehensive income:
Translation adjustments	(119,008)	(181,555)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	(23,911)	(14,328)
Derivative valuation adjustment	(619)	(106)
Treasury stock (Class A), at cost; 12,685,782 shares in 2025 and 9,844,746 in 2024	(567,139)	(379,210)
Total Company shareholders’ equity	726,209	943,538
Noncontrolling interest	5,893	5,409
Total shareholders' equity	732,102	948,947
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	1,718,709	1,648,696
Common Class A
Shareholders’ Equity:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 40,989,106 in 2025 and 40,917,539 in 2024	$ 41	$ 41

Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Net Pension Plan Funded Status) (Details) - Pension plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans with pension assets	$ 10,406
Pension plans without pension assets	(53,114)
Net amount recognized	(42,708)	$ (33,974)
United States
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans with pension assets	0
Pension plans without pension assets	(3,636)
Net amount recognized	(3,636)
Foreign Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans with pension assets	10,406
Pension plans without pension assets	(49,478)
Net amount recognized	$ (39,072)

- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Pension, Postretirement, and Other Benefit Plans (Schedule of Expected Cash Flows) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected employer contributions and direct employer payments in the next fiscal year	$ 5,931
2026	10,324
2027	9,640
2028	9,707
2029	9,589
2030	9,810
2031 to 2035 (expected, combined)	46,753
Other postretirement benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected employer contributions and direct employer payments in the next fiscal year	2,727
2026	2,727
2027	2,626
2028	2,525
2029	2,423
2030	2,324
2031 to 2035 (expected, combined)	$ 10,126

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(Amounts in thousands)


Column A	Column B		Column C		Column D		Column E
Description	Balance at beginning of period		Charge to expense		Other (a)		Balance at end of the period
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Year ended December 31:
2025	$	4,925	$	(139)	$	37	$	4,823
2024	6,190		310		(1,575)		4,925
2023	3,984		640		1,566		6,190
Allowance for sales returns
Year ended December 31:
2025	$	9,422	$	6,301	$	(4,936)	$	10,787
2024	10,232		6,253		(7,063)		9,422
2023	9,070		5,499		(4,337)		10,232
Valuation allowance deferred tax assets
Year ended December 31:
2025	$	15,496	$	408	$	1,571	$	17,475
2024	9,848		6,855		(1,207)		15,496
2023	9,786		(1,381)		1,443		9,848

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(a) Amounts acquired, sold, written off, or recovered, and the effect of changes in currency translation rates, are included in Column D.

Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Disaggregate MC Segment Revenue by Significant Product or Service) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Machine Clothing net revenues	$ 1,182,813	$ 1,230,615	$ 1,147,909
Machine Clothing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Machine Clothing net revenues	708,066	749,907	670,768
Machine Clothing \| Americas PMC
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Machine Clothing net revenues	351,211	341,204	349,544
Machine Clothing \| Eurasia PMC
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Machine Clothing net revenues	277,226	301,436	250,048
Machine Clothing \| Engineered Fabrics
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Machine Clothing net revenues	$ 79,629	$ 107,267	$ 71,176

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Lease Expense

The components of lease expense were as follows:


	For the years ended
(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023



Operating lease:
Fixed lease cost	11,576		10,776		9,591
Variable lease cost	1,906		516		108
Short-term lease cost	776		2,170		2,060
Total lease expense	$	14,258	$	13,462	$	11,759

The Company was not party to any leases classified as finance leases for the periods ending December 31, 2025, 2024, or 2023.

Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:


	For the years ended
(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$	11,809	$	11,204	$	10,105
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	9,746	$	17,698	$	9,114

Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Operating leases
Right of use assets	$	11,387	$	61,671
Lease liabilities included in
Accrued liabilities	$	4,274	$	7,607
Other noncurrent liabilities	7,423		61,062
Total operating lease liabilities	$	11,697	$	68,669

Schedule of Additional Information Related to Leases

Additional information for leases existing at December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:


	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases	13 years		13 years

Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	5.8	%	5.8	%

Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities

Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Operating leases
Year ending December 31,
2026	$	4,809
2027	3,600
2028	1,692
2029	860
2030	408
Thereafter	2,548
Total lease payments	13,917
Less imputed interest	(2,220)
Total	$	11,697

Contract Assets and Liabilities (Schedule of (Increases)/ Decreases in Allowance for Credit Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Contract with Customer, Asset, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (840)	$ (908)
(Charge)/ benefit	76	52
Currency translation	(17)	16
Other	310	0
Ending balance	$ (471)	$ (840)

Reportable Segments and Geographic Data (Schedule of Net Sales and Property, Plant, And Equipment by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 1,182,813	$ 1,230,615	$ 1,147,909
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	482,568	563,431	601,989
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	638,064	650,532	649,500
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	202,729	299,370	303,578
Switzerland
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	110,775	109,751	115,207
Germany
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	77,398	86,991	32,239
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	48,858	46,033	52,934
France
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	76,360	81,141	77,573
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	28,015	30,935	31,069
China
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	62,335	67,732	65,135
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	54,991	52,063	57,070
Brazil
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	68,642	66,943	69,527
Mexico
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	58,384	57,928	58,874
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	45,844	38,762	46,759
United Kingdom
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	16,100	16,651	18,306
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	16,194	14,313	15,318
Spain
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	12,808	12,154	14,804
Other countries
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenues	90,855	109,597	79,854
Total Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 57,029	$ 53,150	$ 62,151

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 32,415	$ 38,576
Reclassified to Held for Sale	13,384
Other Changes	(315)
Amortization	(5,202)	(5,096)
Currency Translation	1,458	(776)
Acquisition		(289)
Ending balance	14,972	32,415
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	176,261
Ending Balance	162,507	176,261
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	181,973	186,251
Reclassified to Held for Sale	(21,829)
Other Changes	0
Acquisition		0
Currency Translation	8,819	(4,278)
Ending Balance	168,963	181,973
Machine Clothing
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	63,988	66,873
Reclassified to Held for Sale	0
Other Changes	0
Acquisition		0
Currency Translation	5,923	(2,885)
Ending Balance	69,911	63,988
Albany Engineered Composites
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	112,273	113,308
Reclassified to Held for Sale	(21,829)
Other Changes	0
Acquisition		0
Currency Translation	2,152	(1,035)
Ending Balance	92,596	112,273
Heimbach Trade name
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	5,712	6,070
Reclassified to Held for Sale	0
Other Changes	0
Acquisition		0
Currency Translation	744	(358)
Ending Balance	6,456	5,712
AEC Trademarks and trade names
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	11	22
Reclassified to Held for Sale	0
Other Changes	0
Amortization	(11)	(11)
Currency Translation	0	0
Acquisition		0
Ending balance	$ 0	$ 11
AEC Trademarks and trade names \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization life in years	6 years	6 years
AEC Trademarks and trade names \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization life in years	15 years	15 years
AEC Technology
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,680	$ 3,426
Reclassified to Held for Sale	0
Other Changes	0
Amortization	(616)	(569)
Currency Translation	352	(177)
Acquisition		0
Ending balance	$ 2,416	$ 2,680
AEC Technology \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization life in years	10 years	10 years
AEC Technology \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization life in years	15 years	15 years
AEC Intellectual property
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization life in years	15 years	15 years
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 828	$ 911
Reclassified to Held for Sale	0
Other Changes	0
Amortization	(83)	(83)
Currency Translation	0	0
Acquisition		0
Ending balance	745	828
AEC Customer relationships
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	21,892	25,485
Reclassified to Held for Sale	13,384
Other Changes	0
Amortization	(3,504)	(3,480)
Currency Translation	225	(113)
Acquisition		0
Ending balance	$ 5,229	$ 21,892
AEC Customer relationships \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization life in years	8 years	8 years
AEC Customer relationships \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization life in years	15 years	15 years
Heimbach Developed technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization life in years	9 years	9 years
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 7,004	$ 8,732
Reclassified to Held for Sale	0
Other Changes	(315)
Amortization	(988)	(953)
Currency Translation	881	(486)
Acquisition		(289)
Ending balance	$ 6,582	$ 7,004

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

Leases (Schedule of Components of Lease Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Operating lease:
Fixed lease cost	$ 11,576	$ 10,776	$ 9,591
Variable lease cost	1,906	516	108
Short-term lease cost	776	2,170	2,060
Total lease expense	$ 14,258	$ 13,462	$ 11,759

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI") (Schedule of Items Reclassified to Statement of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
(Income)/Expense related to interest rate swaps included in Income before taxes	$ 61,787	$ (117,089)	$ (160,456)
Income tax effect	(4,828)	29,034	48,846
Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	57,342	(87,623)	(111,120)
Other (income)/expense, net	5,079	1,721	(6,163)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Derivative valuation adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
(Income)/Expense related to interest rate swaps included in Income before taxes	(269)	(13,547)	(15,062)
Income tax effect	62	3,419	3,811
Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	(207)	(10,128)	(11,251)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Pension and postretirement liability adjustments
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax effect	(210)	(153)	904
Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	791	310	(1,835)
Other (income)/expense, net	1,001	463	(2,739)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Amortization of prior service credit
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other (income)/expense, net	(150)	(150)	(4,122)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Amortization of net actuarial loss
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other (income)/expense, net	$ 1,151	$ 613	$ 1,383

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) class vote $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2023 shares	Dec. 31, 2022 shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of classes of common stock \| class	1
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 250,000
Treasury stock, common shares (in shares) \| shares	12,685,782	9,844,746
Purchase of treasury shares	$ 187,929	$ 14,545
Authorized to repurchase shares in amount	$ 76,700
Treasury Stock, Common
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Treasury stock, common shares (in shares) \| shares	12,686,000	9,845,000	9,662,000	9,675,000
Purchase of treasury shares	$ 187,929	$ 14,545
2021 And 2022 Share Purchases
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Treasury stock, common shares (in shares) \| shares	2,682,859
Purchase of treasury shares	$ 173,300
Expired Authorization
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Purchase of treasury shares	12,600
Share repurchases, excise tax payable	$ 1,900
Common Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Number of votes entitled to shareholders per share of common stock \| vote	1
Common Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 0.001

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income attributable to the Company	$ (57,342)	$ 87,623	$ 111,120
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic net income per share (in shares)	29,566	31,231	31,171
Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation plans:
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating diluted net income per share (in shares)	29,566	31,338	31,276
Net income/(loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (1.94)	$ 2.81	$ 3.56
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (1.94)	$ 2.80	$ 3.55
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury (in shares)	28,300	31,100	31,200
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares)	200
RSU And MPP
Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation plans:
Restricted stock units and multi-year awards (in shares)	0	107	105

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 60,311	$ 76,559
Work in process	46,952	54,917
Finished goods	14,326	14,369
Total inventories	$ 121,589	$ 145,845

Property, Plant and Equipment, net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment, net

The table below sets forth the components of property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:


(in thousands)	2025		2024		Estimated useful life
Land and land improvements	$	31,007	$	28,161	25 years for improvements
Buildings	296,052		306,273		15 to 40 years

Machinery and equipment	1,176,690		1,188,661		5 to 15 years
Furniture and fixtures	11,176		11,457		5 years
Computer and other equipment	20,096		25,024		3 to 10 years
Software	69,475		69,932		5 to 8 years
Capital expenditures in progress	71,517		75,262
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,676,013		1,704,770
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,193,445)		(1,141,339)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	482,568	$	563,431

Depreciation expense was $82.7 million in 2025, $82.5 million in 2024, and $70.4 million in 2023. Software amortization is recorded in Selling, general, and administrative expense and was $2.1 million in 2025, $1.9 million in 2024, and $1.9 million in 2023.

Capital expenditures, including purchased software, were $71.5 million in 2025, $81.2 million in 2024, and $84.4 million in 2023. Unamortized software cost was $5.7 million, $5.4 million, and $6.6 million in each of the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to income as incurred and amounted to $30.7 million in 2025, $25.4 million in 2024, and $22.4 million in 2023.

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details)		12 Months Ended
Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details)	Aug. 16, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2024 USD ($) derivative
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal payments due on long-term debt in five years		$ 455,700,000
Cash payments of interest		24,600,000	$ 14,700,000	$ 18,700,000
Maximum leverage ratio allowed	3.75
Maximum leverage ratio allowed, after significant acquisition	4.25
Number of interest rate derivates held \| derivative					2
Interest rate swaps
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash collateral pledged		0
Cash collateral received		$ 0
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		3.73%	4.09%
Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 800,000,000
Unsecured Debt \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term	5 years
Basis spread on variable rate		1.625%
Borrowings outstanding		$ 456,000,000
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity		$ 344,000,000
Interest coverage ratio	3.00	8.30
Maximum leverage ratio allowed		3.50
Debt covenant, maximum annual dividend payout amount		$ 40,000,000
Leverage ratio		1.66
USD borrowings \| Line of Credit \| Interest rate swaps
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount					$ 125,000,000
Derivative, fixed interest rate					3.987%
EUR borrowings \| Line of Credit \| Interest rate swaps
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount					$ 45,000,000
Derivative, fixed interest rate					2.277%