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.
Answer Wiki. It's Rayon, a cellulose-based fibre made from wood pulp. It's considered a natural fibre since wood pulp is natural and the resulting fibre is biodegradable. Rayon most closely resembles the characteristics of cotton, except it can be polished to a much higher shinyness than cotton, so it looks more like silk.