Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Work in process Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Supplies and other Inventory, Supplies, Net of Reserves Total Inventory, Net Schedule of inventories by major class Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Current deferred income tax benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total Current Assets Assets, Current Property, Plant and Equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Deferred Income Tax Benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Investment in Equity Affiliates Equity Method Investments Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current debt Debt, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred Income Tax Liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other Liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Liabilities Liabilities Net Income Per Share [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.10 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 30,460,933 and 31,423,427 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in-capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Philippines Paper & Indonesia [Member] Philippines Paper & Indonesia [Member] Philippines Paper & Indonesia Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Assets of discontinued operations: Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Other assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Noncurrent Assets Liabilities of discontinued operations: Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Current liabilities Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Net sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Restructuring and impairment expense Restructuring Charges Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax Income tax benefit Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period Income (loss) from discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Postretirement and Other Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Less: Loss from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income from Continuing Operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Non-cash items included in net income: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Deferred income tax provision (benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Pension and other postretirement benefits Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Expense Net Of Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions The amount of pension and other (such as medical, dental and life insurance) postretirement benefit costs recognized during the period for defined benefit plans (periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain or loss on assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain or loss due to settlements or curtailments) net of the amount of cash or cash equivalents contributed during the reporting period by the entity to fund its pension plans and its non-pension postretirement benefit plans Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Income from equity affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Excess tax benefits of stock-based awards Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Other items Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Changes in operating working capital Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventory for Long-term Contracts or Programs Prepaid expenses Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued incomes taxes Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Net changes in operating working capital Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital Net cash provided by operating activities of: Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities Of [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- - Continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations - Discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash Provided by Operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital spending Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Capitalized software costs Payments for Software Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Investment in equity affiliates, net Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Other investing Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Cash Used for Investing Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash dividends paid to SWM stockholders Payments of Dividends Changes in short-term debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Payments on long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Purchases of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Excess tax benefits of stock-based awards Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Cash Used in Financing Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of period Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Paper [Member] Paper Segment [Member] Paper segment primarily produces Cigarette Papers Reconstituted Tobacco [Member] Reconstituted Tobacco [Member] Reconstituted Tobacco segment produces reconstituted tobacco leaf, or RTL Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member] Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Filtration [Member] Filtration Segment [Member] Filtration Segment [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of Operating Segments Number of Operating Segments Net Sales [Abstract] Segment Net Sales [Abstract] Segment Net Sales [Abstract] Net Sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Percentage of Net Sales (in hundredths) Sales Revenue, Net, Percentage The percentage of net product revenue to total net revenue from the sale of goods. Operating Profit [Abstract] Segment Operating Profit [Abstract] Segment Operating Profit [Abstract] Operating Profit Operating Income (Loss) Operating Profit (in hundredths) Operating Profit Percentage The percentage of segment operating profit contribution to total operating profit. Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table] Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table] Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] DelStar [Member] DelStar [Member] DelStar [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Developed Technology [Member] Developed Technology Rights [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trade names [Member] Trade Names [Member] Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Line Items] Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Line Items] [Line Items] for Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table] Fair Value Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Weighted-Average Amortization Period (Years) Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Acquisition Costs Business Combination, Description [Abstract] Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs Business Combination, Financing Costs Business Combination, Financing Costs Business Combination, Financing Costs Net Income Per Share [Abstract] Net Income Per Share [Abstract] Net Income Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Net income Less: Dividends paid to participating securities Distributed Earnings Less: Undistributed earnings available to participating securities Undistributed Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities Undistributed and distributed earnings available to common shareholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Average number of common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Average number of common and potential common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Raw Materials Assessment [Member] Raw Materials Assessment [Member] Raw Materials Assessment [Member] Electricity Assessment [Member] Electricity Assessment [Member] Electricity Assessment [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Paper Segment [Member] Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Number of assessments from the tax authorities regarding ICMS taxes Number of assessments from the tax authorities regarding ICMS taxes The number of assessments from the tax authorities of the State of Rio de Janeiro for unpaid Imposto sobre circulacao de Mercadorias e Servicos (or ICMS) taxes, a form of value-added tax in Brazil. Number of tax assessments related to periods that predated acquisition and are covered by indemnification Number of tax assessments related to periods that predated acquisition and are covered by indemnification Number of the tax assessments by the State of Rio de Janeiro that are for periods prior to the acquisition of Pirahy and are covered, in part, by an indemnification from the sellers. Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum Portion covered by indemnification Portion of loss covered by indemnification The portion of the estimated loss that is covered by the indemnification of the prior owners as part of the purchase. Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Nature of Business Nature of Operations [Text Block] Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax [Table] Income Tax [Table] Income Tax [Table] Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis] Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis] Deferred Tax Asset [Domain] Deferred Tax Asset [Domain] Deferred Tax Benefit [Axis] Deferred Tax Benefit [Axis] Deferred Tax Benefit [Axis] Deferred Tax Benefit [Domain] Deferred Tax Benefit [Domain] Deferred Tax Benefit [Domain] Income Tax [Line Items] Income Tax [Line Items] Income Tax [Line Items] Amount [Abstract] Amount [Abstract] Amount [Abstract] Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount Foreign income tax rate differential Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount Tax effects of foreign legal structure Income tax reconciliation, Tax expense (benefit) of change in foreign legal structure The effect on the income tax expense for the tax expense (benefit) of change in foreign legal structure. Adjustments to valuation allowances Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount French business tax classified as income tax Income Tax Reconciliation, French Business Tax Reclassified As Income Tax Income Tax Reconciliation, French Business Tax Reclassified As Income Tax Other foreign taxes, net Income Tax Reconciliation, Other foreign taxes, net Income tax reconciliation, Other foreign taxes, net Other, net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Percent [Abstract] Percent [Abstract] Percent [Abstract] Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Foreign income tax rate differential Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent Tax effects of foreign legal structure Effective income tax rate reconciliaiton, Tax expense (benefit) of change in foreign legal structure The effect on the effective income tax rate due to the tax expense (benefit) of a change in foreign legal structure. Adjustments to valuation allowances Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent French business tax classified as income tax Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, French Business Tax Reclassified As Income Tax Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, French Business Tax Reclassified As Income Tax Other foreign taxes, net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Foreign Taxes, Net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Foreign Taxes, Net Other, net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Provision for income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent DelStar Acquisition Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring and Impairment Activities Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest Rate Contract [Member] Interest Rate Contract [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Sales [Member] Sales [Member] Other Income Expense [Member] Other Income Expense [Member] Information on amounts recorded in Other Income (Expense) on the Consolidated Income Statement. Interest Expense [Member] Interest Expense [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Change in AOCI Gain / (Loss) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Gain /(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI (Effective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Amount of Gain / (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Cash and cash equivalents Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Accounts receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Inventory Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Income taxes receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Income Tax Receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Income Tax Receivable Deferred income tax benefits Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Other current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other Property, plant and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Other noncurrent assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Identifiable intangible assets Total Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Accounts payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Accrued expenses Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other Deferred income tax liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Other liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Net assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Cash paid Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Current Assets, contractual receivables Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables, Contractual Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables, Contractual Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] euro Revolver [Member] euro Revolver [Member] euro Revolver [Member] US Revolver [Member] US Revolver [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Line of Credit [Member] Line of Credit [Member] French Employee Profit Sharing [Member] Loans Payable [Member] Bank Overdrafts [Member] Bank Overdrafts [Member] Other [Member] Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Total Long-term Debt Less: Current debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-Term Debt Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] GOODWILL [Abstract] GOODWILL [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill, Gross Goodwill, Gross Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill beginning of period, net Goodwill end of period, net Line of Credit, Sublimit In Euro [Member] Line of Credit, Sublimit In Euro [Member] Line of Credit, Sublimit In Euro [Member] Revolving Credit Agreement [Member] Debt Instrument, Term Debt Instrument, Term Maximum borrowings under credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Credit facility accordion feature Credit facility accordion feature A type of option that a company can buy that gives the company the right to increase its line of credit with a lender Covenant provisions Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms Minimum margin on borrowings (in hundredths) Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Minimum The minimum percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. The reference rate for US dollar borrowings is the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR. The reference rate for euro borrowings is the Euro Interbank Offered Rate. Maximum margin on borrowings (in hundredths) Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Maximum The maximum percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. The reference rate for US dollar borrowings is the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR. The reference rate for euro borrowings is the Euro Interbank Offered Rate. Minimum annual commitment fees on undrawn amounts (in hundredths) Line Of Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage, Minimum The minimum fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility. Maximum annual commitment fees on undrawn amounts (in hundredths) Line Of Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage, Maximum The maximum fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility. Applicable interest rate (in hundredths) Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Total Accumulated pension and OPEB liability adjustments, net of income tax of $15.7 million and $16.6 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Accumulated unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of income tax (benefit) provision of $(0.2) million and $0.3 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Accumulated unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans, Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans, Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans, Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Tax Derivatives Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Total Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Intangible Assets Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Postretirement and Other Benefits [Abstract] Postretirement and Other Benefits [Abstract] Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Changes in components of other comprehensive income [Line Items] Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Pension and OPEB liability adjustments, pre-tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Pension and OPEB liability adjustments, Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Pension and OPEB liability adjustments, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments, pre-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax Unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments, pre-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss), Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Schedule of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Fair value of asset and liability derivatives and the respective balance sheet locations Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of derivative instruments, gain (loss) in income statement Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity Parenthetical [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity Parenthetical [Abstract] Dividends declared Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Balance (in Shares) Shares, Issued Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Dividends declared Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Restricted stock issuances, net Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Restricted stock issuances, net (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Stock-based employee compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Excess tax benefits of stock-based employee compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Stock issued to directors as compensation Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock issued to directors as compensation (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of shares for options exercised Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount Issuance of shares for options exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Purchases of treasury stock Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Purchases of treasury stock (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Balance Balance (in Shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued Nature of Business [Abstract] Nature of Business [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Reconciliation of the Common and Potential Common Shares Outstanding Used in Earnings Per Share Calculation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Paper Mills [Axis] Paper Mills [Axis] Paper Mills [Axis] Mill Location [Domain] Mill Location [Domain] Mill Location [Domain] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring and Impairment Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of year Restructuring Reserve Accruals for announced programs Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Exchange rate impacts Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment Balance at end of period Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Less: Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on derivative instruments included in net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Less: Amortization of postretirement benefit plans' costs included in net periodic benefit cost Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Balance Sheet Parenthetical Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Balance Sheet Parenthetical Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Preferred stock (dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations , Balance Sheet Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations , Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported. Also may include the amount of adjustments to amounts previously reported in discontinued operations such as resolution of contingencies arising from the disposal transaction or the operations of the component prior to disposal. Discontinued operations, income (loss) from discontinued operation Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization and other Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Cost of products sold Cost of Goods Sold Gross Profit Gross Profit Selling expense Selling Expense Research expense Research and Development Expense General expense General and Administrative Expense Total nonmanufacturing expenses Operating Expenses Restructuring and impairment expense Operating Profit Interest expense Interest Expense Other income, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes and Income from Equity Affiliates Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Loss from Discontinued Operations Net Income Net Income (Loss) per Share - Basic: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Income per share from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Loss per share from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Net income per share - basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Net Income (Loss) per Share - Diluted: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income per share from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Loss per share from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income per share - diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Diluted Nature of Business [Table] Nature of Business [Table] Nature of Business [Table] Entity by Location [Axis] Location [Domain] China [Member] China [Member] Nature of Business [Line Items] Nature of Business [Line Items] Number of Countries in which Entity Operates Number of production locations Number of production location worldwide. The Company has mills in the United States, France, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil and Poland. Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Number of Joint Ventures Number of Joint Ventures Number of Joint Ventures Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Accounts Receivable [Member] Accounts Receivable [Member] Accrued Expenses [Member] Accrued Liabilities [Member] Other Assets [Member] Other Assets [Member] Other Liabilities [Member] Other Liabilities [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Asset Derivatives Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral Liability Derivatives Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral DEI [Abstract] DEI [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Changes in restructuring liabilities Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Customer-Related Intangibles [Member] Customer-Related Intangibles [Member] Customer-Related Intangibles [Member] Developed Technology Rights [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Estimated Amortization Expense Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] For the year ended December 31, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months For the year ended December 31, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two For the year ended December 31, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three For the year ended December 31, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four For the year ended December 31, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Unamortized intangible assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)