CIT Resewn Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.4) – Custom Item Textures for Minecraft

CIT Resewn is a utility mod for Minecraft Fabric that re-implements MCPatcher's Custom Item Textures (CIT) feature as a standalone alternative, allowing players to use OptiFine-style resource packs that change item appearances without needing OptiFine installed.

One of the most beloved features of OptiFine has always been Custom Item Textures — the ability for resource packs to completely transform how items appear in-game based on conditions like item name, enchantment, or damage value. But if you play on Fabric, you have historically been locked out of these packs entirely. That is exactly the gap CIT Resewn fills. With over 18 million downloads since its release in 2021, it has become the go-to solution for Fabric players who want to enjoy CIT-enabled resource packs without switching to OptiFine. Whether you are using a PvP texture pack with custom sword models or an aesthetic pack that renames items into decorations, CIT Resewn makes it all work seamlessly on Fabric.

Key Features of CIT Resewn

• Standalone CIT Support on Fabric — CIT Resewn brings Custom Item Textures to the Fabric ecosystem without requiring OptiFine or MCPatcher. This means you can run your favorite CIT resource packs alongside Fabric-exclusive mods like Sodium, giving you both visual customization and performance optimization at the same time.
• Backwards Compatibility with OptiFine Packs — The mod is designed to be fully backwards compatible with existing OptiFine and MCPatcher CIT packs. If you have been collecting resource packs for years, most of them will work out of the box without any conversion or modification needed.
• Multiple CIT Directory Support — CIT Resewn loads properties files from three different paths: citresewn/cit, optifine/cit, and mcpatcher/cit. This broad path support ensures that resource packs from different eras and formats are all recognized automatically, saving you from manually reorganizing pack files.
• Expanded CIT Types and Conditions — Beyond simply replicating what OptiFine offers, CIT Resewn aims to expand the available CIT types and conditions. This opens up new possibilities for resource pack creators who want to push item customization further than what was previously possible.
• Broken Path Handling — Some older resource packs use malformatted file paths that technically should not work. CIT Resewn includes an experimental option to allow these broken paths through its settings menu. While not recommended for everyday use, it provides a safety net for players who rely on legacy packs that cannot be easily updated.
• Sodium Compatibility — The developer actively works to maintain compatibility with Sodium, the most popular Fabric performance mod. This means you do not have to choose between custom item textures and optimized rendering — you can have both running together without conflicts.
• Open Source and MIT Licensed — CIT Resewn is fully open source under the MIT license, hosted on GitHub. This transparency means the community can inspect the code, contribute fixes, and trust that the mod does exactly what it claims with no hidden behavior.

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How to Install CIT Resewn

1. Download and install Fabric Mod Loader for your Minecraft version. Make sure to select the correct game version during installation.
2. Download Fabric API, which is required by most Fabric mods including CIT Resewn, and place the JAR file in your .minecraft/mods folder.
3. Download CIT Resewn for your Minecraft version from the download section below. Ensure the mod version matches your game version.
4. Place the CIT Resewn JAR file into your .minecraft/mods folder alongside Fabric API.
5. Launch Minecraft using the Fabric profile. Once loaded, install any CIT-enabled resource pack through the Resource Packs menu, and item textures will apply automatically.

Requirements & Compatibility

What's New

• Fixed enchantment glints not rendering correctly on custom item textures
• Migrated from legacy Stonecutter to the newer Stonecutter build tool by Kikugie
• Fixed compatibility issues with the 1.19.4 port
• Fixed compatibility issues with the 1.20.1 and 1.20.4 ports

Pros and Cons

Alternatives to CIT Resewn

• OptiFine — The original mod that includes CIT along with shaders, performance optimization, and connected textures. A complete solution if you do not need Fabric-exclusive mods.
• Chime — A Fabric mod that provides custom item model support through a different approach, using predicates and model overrides for more granular control over item appearances.
• Continuity — While focused on connected textures rather than item textures, Continuity is a common companion mod for Fabric players building an OptiFine-like setup alongside CIT Resewn.

Download CIT Resewn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does CIT Resewn work with Sodium?

Yes — the developer actively maintains compatibility with Sodium. You can run both mods together to get custom item textures and improved rendering performance at the same time. If you encounter any issues, make sure both mods are updated to their latest versions for your Minecraft version.

Can I use OptiFine resource packs with CIT Resewn?

Yes — most OptiFine and MCPatcher CIT packs work out of the box. CIT Resewn reads CIT properties from OptiFine, MCPatcher, and its own directory paths. The only packs that will not work are those relying on legacy numeric item IDs, which were removed after the Minecraft Flattening update.

Is CIT Resewn available for Forge?

No — CIT Resewn is exclusively a Fabric mod and there are no plans for a Forge port. The mod relies heavily on Fabric's Mixin system to inject custom textures into vanilla rendering, which does not translate directly to Forge's architecture. Forge players should use OptiFine for CIT support instead.

What Minecraft versions does CIT Resewn support?

CIT Resewn supports Minecraft 1.17 through 1.21.1 on Fabric. The mod covers a broad range of versions including 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, and 1.21 series releases. Check the download section for the exact build matching your game version.

Does CIT Resewn affect game performance?

CIT Resewn appears to be lightweight and focused solely on item texture replacement. Since it only processes CIT properties when resource packs are loaded, the runtime overhead during gameplay is minimal. Players generally report no noticeable performance difference when running the mod alongside Sodium and other optimization mods.

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