Will Future clothes be able to wash themselves?

Researchers at Clemson University are developing a highly water-repellant coating made of silver nanoparticles that they say can be used to produce clothing that offer superior resistance to dirt as well as water and require much less cleaning than conventional fabrics.
Phil Brown, Ph.D, a textile chemist with Clemson University in Clemson, said:
The concept is based on the lotus plant, whose leaves are well-known for their ability to ’self-clean’ by repelling water and dirt. Likewise, when water is exposed to the treated fabric, the dirt will be carried away more easily. You will still need some water to rinse away dirt and stains, but cleaning will be quicker and less frequent.
This water-repellant coating is permanently bonded into the clothes and it uses no fluorine-based chemical finishes, reducing potential environmental disadvantages. Moreover, if you want a fresh feel of these clothes all you need to do is simply spray clean or wipe with a damp cloth to remove the dirt.
Source: Stephen