v2.4.0.6
Segment Information (Details1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Division Assets    
Division assets $ 1,046,909 $ 1,060,578
Americas Nonwovens [Member]
   
Division Assets    
Division assets 533,448 564,424
Europe Nonwovens [Member]
   
Division Assets    
Division assets 212,998 218,151
Asia Nonwovens [Member]
   
Division Assets    
Division assets 218,034 228,448
Oriented Polymers [Member]
   
Division Assets    
Division assets 27,468 25,474
Corporate [Member]
   
Division Assets    
Division assets 54,503 23,623
Eliminations [Member]
   
Division Assets    
Division assets $ 458 $ 458