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.
It's pretty easy to shrink a hat. Keeping a hat from shrinking is the hard part. Most hats are made from a cotton blend of fabrics. Cotton is the easiest fabric to shrink. What you need to shrink a hat: 1  Hot water. 2  Sink or bucket. 3  Spray bottle. 4  Dishwasher.