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 Absorbency: Rayon is the most absorbent of all cellulose fibers, even more so than cotton and linen. 2  Because of this, rayon absorbs perspiration and allows it to evaporate away from the skin, making it an excellent summer fabric. 3  Its high absorbency applies equally to dyes, allowing beautiful, deep, rich colours.