Although I refuse to be the politically-recognized leader (too much school work) of my realm, I'm more or less the de-facto leader (by virtue of best rule knowledge, best foam-smithing ability, and longest time playing). We've been active for a couple of years now, but there's a problem; I'm the only one with garb. This is a problem because, even as the go-to person for how Belegarth stuff works, when the topic of garb comes up, nobody listens to me. I become soundly out-voted on a matter of other people "wanting to keep their pride intact" because "running around with foam sticks is nerdy enough as it is." Realm equipment is already made or partway-made. I make it a policy to teach every new recruit the basics of foam smithing and where to find materials so that they can repair or (with a guide) make their own weapons should they so desire. In this regard, I could be considered obsolete - bringing up an unpopular topic such as garb can just be ignored.
This all in mind, how can I get my realm-mates to get and wear garb to practice?