self-cleaning underwear

Is this another case of 'big brother?' Nah, its just the invisible hand of DARPA driving innovative medical research. Apparently, during Desert Storm more soldiers suffered from bacterial infections than bullet holes, so DARPA started looking into textiles with antibacterial properties. Self-cleaning fabrics could revolutionize the sport apparel industry. The same technology, created by scientists working for the U.S. Air Force, has already been used to create t-shirts and underwear that can be worn hygenically for weeks without washing.