Glasgow Outdoor Clothing Firm Choosen To Design 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Uniforms

GLASGOW, Scotland - June 20, 2013 - PRLog -- The company originated in 1938 in Glasgow as Jacobs and Turner Limited, where its global headquarters are still located and the annoucement was made.

The firm was aquired by the Khushi family in the 1960's and is today managed by brothers Afzal and Akmal Khushi who established the Trespass brand in 1964.

Trespass has since expanded to become one of the UK's fastest growing brands with 140 stores and is set to open another 40 in the next 12 months. Trespass performance outdoor clothing and equipment is sold successfully worldwide.

Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive David Grevemberg said:

"I am delighted to welcome such a well-known brand and great Glasgow success story into the Glasgow 2014 family of sponsors.

We were hugely impressed not just with the quality of the designs that Trespass presented us with but with their passion and enthusiasm to be part of of our journey. Trespass is well known for both high quality and hard wearing clothing which is the perfect combination needed for the uniforms which will be worn by volunteers,workforce and Queen's Baton Relay teams.

The company will mark a major milestone in it's history next year when it celebrates 30 years as the Trespass brand and it's fantastic that by supporting the Games, the year 2014 will be a double celebration for them."

Trespass co-founder Afzal Khushi said:

"We are fiercely proud of our roots and are incredibly excited to play our part in making the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games a resounding success.

The ethos at the heart of our brand is accessd for all, we aim to provide top performance clothing that is affordable for everyone. In that spirit we have designed a range of sportwear for activities including running,cycling and swimming, to encourage people to lead a more active lifestyle.

The year 2014 was always going to be special for us since we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Trespass brand. We can think of no better way to mark this landmark date in our history than to help show the world what our home city has to offer.

Minister for Comonwealth Games and Sport Shona Robinson said:

"It's fantastic to see another sucessful Scottish business playing such a key role in supplying the Games.Trespass is one that has grown from being a local business in Glasgow to a worldwide brand, but have not forgotten thier roots.

The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games are continuing to bring real benefit to businesses in Scotland and I'd like to welcome Trespass to the Games family."

Councillor Archie Graham, Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow City Council, said: "I am delighted that a Glasgow based firm will supply the official casual workforce uniforms for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Games will be the biggest ever showcase for Glasgow, and having products made by a company based here on such prominent disply will demonstrate how the city can compete on the world stage."

The 23rd of July is when the Games begin so mark the date in the diary and get ready to witness what is sure to be a spectacular event. You can visit the Trespass website at http://www.trespass.co.uk for all your outdoor clothing and more.