I had even kept strips less than an inch, thinking I'd use them in a pillow. A few weeks ago we had a blizzard here in wisconsin and at about 4PM, after the local hardware store was closed, not just cold, but snow starting blowing in around my front door. Of course, we didn't have any weatherstripping. SO, I took those batting strips and shoved them in the crack between the door and the frame and taped over it. Not classy, but worth every time I tripped over that bag!