Used in contexts related to physical or metaphorical shrinking.
La ropa encogolla al lavarla con agua caliente.
The clothes shrink when washed with hot water.
A pesar de que la etiqueta indica que la ropa no encogolla, es recomendable lavarla con agua fría para evitar sorpresas.
Although the label indicates that the clothes do not shrink, it is advisable to wash them in cold water to avoid surprises.