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.
Rayon is probably the most misunderstood of all fibers. It is not a natural fiber, yet it is not synthetic. It is a fiber formed by regenerating natural materials into a usable form. Rayon fibers and fabrics made from them have many desirable properties. Regular rayon has the largest market share. 2  It is typically found in apparel and home furnishings and identified on labels by the term viscose.. 3  The distinguishing property of regular rayon is its low wet strength. 4  As a result, it becomes unstable and may stretch or shrink when wet.