Like most synthetic fabrics, including recycled polyester made from GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified materials, our products can shed tiny synthetic fibres during manufacturing and when washed at home. GRS certified materials mean we have verified through an independent body, the recycled content in our products and tracked it through the supply chain. This isn't a unique issue to Dock & Bay: it's a characteristic of synthetic textiles generally. We use recycled fibres because they give existing plastic waste a second life, but that doesn't eliminate shedding, and we'd rather be upfront about that trade-off than stay quiet on it. We're always reviewing how technology and legislation in this space is evolving so we can make further steps to improve as the opportunities arise. A microfibre-catching wash bag or an external washing machine filter is currently the most effective step you can take to reduce the impact of synthetic fabric shedding, alongside washing on lower temperatures, shorter cycles, and fuller loads.