Apparel power system and method of using the same

17) A thermo-regulated apparel power system for use with a vehicle having a steering means and comprising a vehicle electrical power generating source electrically connected to first contact connection means disposed on the steering means of the vehicle, the apparel power system comprising:

• a. one or more handwear adapted to be worn by a user;
• b. one or more apparels adapted to be worn by a user;
• c. an electrically powered heating device attached or integrated to one of said apparels;
• d. a power storage unit embedded in the apparel which is electrically connected to said heating device;
• e. apparel connectors configured to transfer energy between one of said handwear and one of said apparel;
• f. second contact connection means attached or integrated to one of said handwear, said second contact connection means adapted to operatively connect the power generating source and the heating device when placed in contact with said first contact connection means.

19) A method of powering an apparel accessory worn by the driver or user of a vehicle having steering means without the need for a hard-wired link between the driver and the vehicle, said method comprising the steps of:

• wearing an apparel having at least one sleeve and at least one handwear;
• connecting handwear connection elements on the at least one handwear to a lower extremity of the at least one sleeve of the apparel;
• activating the apparel accessory;
• placing the at least one handwear on the steering means of the vehicle;
• and
• substantially aligning positive and negative handwear connectors over corresponding positive and negative steering means connection elements.