A temperature control system adapted for use with an article of clothing and
designed
to cool the wearer of the article of clothing. The temperature control system comprises
a canister containing a cooling agent in its gaseous or vaporous state, a regulator
for adjusting the flow of cooling agent from the canister and at least one supply
line for delivering the cooling agent to an optimal release point. The canister
can be an integral part of the article of clothing adapted to be recharged with
the cooling agent or can be removable from the article of clothing, adapted to
be refilled and replaced. The at least one supply line can be a plurality of supply
lines delivering cooling agent to several optimal release points located within
the article of clothing. The regulator enables the user to adjust the amount of
cooling agent in order to obtain an optimal level of comfort. The temperature control
system can be incorporated into any type of clothing article or apparel, including
shirts, pants, blouses, footwear (shoes and boots), headgear (caps, hats, helmets),
gloves and belts.