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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.
ok...well I have been a designer in the fashion industry for 15 years. rayon is a cellulosic fiber made from tree type pulp. it has high shrinkage when washed/handled incorrectly. some rayon is only dry clean, the general use rayon you see in most top and dresses is washable in cold water only and preferably by hand.do not use a dryer. air dry the gmt flat and if it is as sweater you can also reshape while wet.ayon is NOT a synthetic like polyester. Some of it is not wahable at all...dry clean only. Refer to the label for proper care. Rayon velvet is not washable as a rule. Some of the synthetic silk type are washable with care.