The question asks about a specific fault in yarn winding that occurs when the ratio known as 'wind per double traverse' results in a whole number.
The 'wind per double traverse' is a critical parameter in yarn winding. It essentially represents how much yarn is wound onto the package during one full back-and-forth movement (double traverse) of the yarn guide.
When the wind per double traverse becomes a whole number, it signifies a tendency for the yarn to repeatedly land in the same relative positions on the package during successive windings. This consistent placement causes uneven yarn build-up, leading to the formation of ridges or distinct patterns on the yarn package surface.
Therefore, when the wind per double traverse is a whole number, the resulting yarn winding fault is patterning.