Thermoregulated Recreational Garment

Abstract

A thermoregulated recreational garment includes a front pouch with side entry openings for warming or resting the hands therein during periods of inactivity, a front pocket located behind the front pouch, and two side ventilation openings. The two side ventilation openings are adapted for quick venting and cooling of the body, typically after periods of strenuous activity when a lot of body heat is built up inside the garment. The torso section also can include long sleeves with extended cuffs and thumb holes to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough so that the cuffs cover the user's wrists during cold weather outdoor activities. The front pocket is adapted to hold an audio device, and typically an opening such as a grommet or eyelet is fitted through the back wall of the front pocket to provide access for headphone wires. The front pocket is sized adequately so excess wire length can be carried within it, thereby avoiding tangling, even during periods of heavy exercise and rapid arm movements, such as during skiing or snowboarding.

1 . A recreational garment, comprising:
 a. a hood adapted to receive and cover the head of the user;   b. a front pouch;   c. a front pocket located behind the front pouch;   d. right and left sleeves for receiving the arms of the user, each of the sleeves comprising extended cuffs, the cuffs including thumb holes adapted to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough;   e. a bottom portion adapted to extend below and fit securely about the user's waist;   f. a right side ventilation opening adapted to be reversibly opened and closed for venting of the garment; and   g. a left side ventilation opening adapted to be reversibly opened and closed for venting of the garment.   
   
   
       2 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the garment is made of an outer layer of material adapted for flexibility and warmth and an inner layer of material adapted for wicking sweat and moisture towards the outer layer of material. 
   
   
       3 . The garment of  claim 2 , wherein the two side ventilation openings each include a ventilation lining made of material adapted for wicking sweat and moisture away from the user. 
   
   
       4 . The garment of  claim 3 , wherein the ventilation linings are meshed in form. 
   
   
       5 . The garment of  claim 2 , wherein the outer layer of material is selected from the group consisting of cotton, fleece, and flannel. 
   
   
       6 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the hood is made of two layers of material, the layers being made of material selected from the group consisting of cotton, fleece and flannel. 
   
   
       7 . The garment of  claim 6 , wherein the hood includes a hood pocket located between the two hood layers for storage of small items, and wherein the hood pocket is between about 0.5″ to about 2″ wide and between about 0.5″ to about 2″ deep. 
   
   
       8 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the front pocket includes a lining sized to receive an audio device, the front pocket lining including an opening for providing access for headphone wires. 
   
   
       9 . A thermoregulated recreational garment comprising:
 a. a torso section adapted to cover the torso of a user and including a front pouch, a front pocket located behind the front pouch, a right side ventilation opening, and a left side ventilation opening;   b. right and left sleeves attached to the torso section and adapted to receive the arms of the user, each of the sleeves comprising extended cuffs, the cuffs including thumb holes adapted to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough;   c. a hood attached to the torso section and adapted to receive and cover the head of the user; and   d. a bottom portion adapted to extend below and fit securely about the user's waist,   wherein the front pocket includes a lining sized to receive an audio device, the front pocket lining including an opening for providing access for headphone wires, and wherein the two side ventilation openings are adapted to be reversibly opened and closed by the user for venting of the garment.   
   
   
       10 . The garment of  claim 9 , wherein the garment is made of an outer layer of material adapted for flexibility and warmth and an inner layer of material adapted for wicking sweat and moisture towards the outer layer of material. 
   
   
       11 . The garment of  claim 10 , wherein the outer layer of material is selected from the group consisting of cotton, fleece and flannel. 
   
   
       12 . The garment of  claim 9 , wherein the two side ventilation openings each include a ventilation lining made of material adapted for wicking sweat and moisture away from the user. 
   
   
       13 . The garment of  claim 9 , wherein the hood is made of two layers of material, the layers being made of material selected from the group consisting of cotton, fleece and flannel. 
   
   
       14 . The garment of  claim 13 , wherein the hood includes a hood pocket located between the two hood layers for storage of small items, and wherein the hood pocket is between about 0.5″ to about 2″ wide and between about 0.5″ to about 2″ deep. 
   
   
       15 . A thermoregulated recreational garment comprising:
 a torso section adapted to cover the torso of a user, the torso section comprising a front pouch, a front pocket located behind the front pouch, a right side ventilation opening, and a left side ventilation opening, wherein the front pocket includes a lining sized to receive an audio device, the front pocket lining including an opening for providing access for headphone wires, and wherein the two side ventilation openings are adapted to be reversibly opened and closed by the user for venting of the garment.   
   
   
       16 . The garment of  claim 15 , further comprising right and left sleeves attached to the torso section and adapted to receive the arms of the user, each of the sleeves comprising extended cuffs, the cuffs including thumb holes adapted to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough. 
   
   
       17 . The garment of  claim 15 , wherein the two side ventilation openings each include a meshed ventilation lining made of material adapted for wicking sweat and moisture away from the user. 
   
   
       18 . The garment of  claim 15 , further comprising a hood attached to the torso section and adapted to receive and cover the head of the user, wherein the hood is made of two layers of material, the layers being made of material selected from the group consisting of cotton, fleece and flannel, and wherein the hood includes a hood pocket located between the two hood layers for storage of small items, the hood pocket having a size of between about 0.5″ to about 2″ wide and between about 0.5″ to about 2″ deep. 
   
   
       19 . The garment of  claim 15 , wherein the garment is made of an outer layer of material adapted for flexibility and warmth and an inner layer of material adapted for wicking sweat and moisture towards the outer layer of material. 
   
   
       20 . The garment of  claim 19 , wherein the outer layer of material is selected from the group consisting of cotton, fleece and flannel.