DESCRIZIONE
The present invention concerns an item of personal protective equipment (1) against mechanical and/or chemical risks. This protective equipment (1), in particular in the form of a glove or apron, is provided with at least one monitoring device (5) that comprises an encapsulation structure (6) that extends around an electronic chip (7) provided: - with memory means, for storing data, and - with wireless transmission/reception means, for transmitting a signal that contains said data stored in said memory means. According to the invention, this encapsulation structure (6) is fluid-ight and also includes means (8) for permanently fastening same to said protective equipment (1).