It means you get involved. Technically, our local forms of government are not participatory democracies. Officially, participatory democracy is direct democracy, in the sense that all citizens are actively involved in all important decisions.
It shouldn't if washed with gentle care. Rayon is a cellulose fabric and like most cellulose fabrics, it may shrink when washed. If the manufacturer has indicated the garment should be dry cleaned only, do not push your luck. If it is hand-washable though, you can use the gentle cycle on your washing machine and Woolite to get the job done.
1 The distinguishing property of regular rayon is its low wet strength. 2  As a result, it becomes unstable and may stretch or shrink when wet. 3  Dry cleaning is usually recommended to preserve the appearance of fabrics made from this fiber. 4  If machine washed, untreated regular rayon can shrink as much as 10 percent.