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 Some dry-clean-only materials, such as rayon, will shrink if you wet wash them by hand or machine. 2  Most items will only shrink for the first washing. 3  As a general rule, you should always dry clean and never try to wash garments made from acetate fibers, leather or suede.. Read the garment's label. If the item is made from wool, silk, or cotton, you may gently wash it by hand. 1  Avoid washing suede, leather, fur, feathers, and other extremely fragile fabrics by hand.