Asics was the official kit supplier to the Irish Olympic team at London 2012, and replaces German sportswear firm Adidas which had been the official kit supplier to the Scottish team at Delhi 2010.

It has been commissioned to produce a range of high quality performance kit and sports team wear, which will be worn by athletes, coaches and support staff, and the new apparel range will incorporate the distinctive"Saltire"blue and white lead colours, in-keeping with Team Scotland's heritage, officials claimed.

"Team kit is such an important aspect for the athletes and staff particularly at a home Games, when Team Scotland will be very much in the spotlight," said chief executive of Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) and Team Scotland Chef de Mission, Jon Doig.

"The look and feel of the kit helps to unite the team together and makes them proud to be representing their country at one of the biggest competitions of their lives.

"We are delighted to be working with Asics, such a strong international sportswear brand.

"They have been enthusiastic about the project from the start and we are confident that they can meet all our technical and operational requirements, as well as designing a distinctive look for the team."

The new Team Scotland kit will incorporate the Scottish Saltire