Additional weatherstripping

A quick learner from indiana says:
I have sunrise double hung tilted in windows with two layers of pile weatherstripping that are letting in a lot of breeze and a lot of tiny bugs so I need additional weatherstripping. The thickness seems to be somewhere between 1/8 to 1/16 of an inch and I can't find a product like that and sunrise sent me to you. What would you recommend?
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Casey from SWISCO responded:

Hello,

You're welcome to look through our selection of wool pile weatherstripping here. To determine if we could supply a match for your seal, we would need to confirm the exact width of the backing used for installation and the pile height needed to fill the gap in the door. Thank you! 

A quick learner from indiana says:
Sorry, tried to followup by email. I need a non-pile solution. The pile lets through wind and bugs. I likely need a foam weather stripping.

Yesterday I tried 1/16th of an inch foam and it was too thin. Putting two layers of that on at 1/8th is pretty snug, maybe too snug. Before I had tried 1/10th inch rubber and the window wouldn't close. So I likely need a 1/8th - 1/10th inch foam or similar product. About 1/2 inch wide is a good size.

Thanks.
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Casey from SWISCO responded:

Unforutnately, we can only recommend a replacement based on the original weatherstripping. We would have no way of knowing if a different style could work in it's place or what modifications may be required to do so. With that being said, you're welcome to look through our selection of weatherstripping here to see if you'd want to try our any of our bubble seal. 

Keep in mind that wool pile is generally used on the sides of the window since it will hole up to the friction better than plastic or foam seals, which is one of the reasons we recommend using exact replacements when possible. 

A quick learner from indiana says:
Thank you. I had looked through before and could not find a product, however the manufacturer said you had what I needed.
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Casey from SWISCO responded:

I'm sorry that you were misled. I'm honestly not sure why the manufacturer would tell you that we have what you need if you're open to different kinds of weatherstripping. Since our company specializes in locating direct replacements for original window and door parts, what you're trying to achieve would be a bit out of our wheelhouse. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

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