A towel — a cloth used for drying or wiping the body or hands. There are various types (bath towel, face towel, hand towel, etc.).
お風呂上がりにタオルで体を拭いた。
After the bath I dried my body with a towel.
スポーツの後は汗を拭くためにタオルが必要だ。
You need a towel to wipe off sweat after sports.
このタオルは吸水性が高くて肌触りがいい。
This towel is highly absorbent and feels nice on the skin.