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Retro and Alternative Wools

Bedrock texture pack listed for Minecraft 1.13–1.21. File opened and checked on 27 Sep 2026; installs from the MC Bedrock Mods app on Android.

by Loyallay · on CurseForge

A configurable texture pack that lets you choose wool textures from Minecraft’s Alpha and Beta days, or switch to modern alternatives like smooth and…

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Retro and Alternative Wools — screenshot 1

Old and Alternative Wools

This texture pack includes six configurable wool options, all selectable in-game through Global Resources (not the world creation screen). The textures of carpet also are updated in all 6 versions. Banners and sheep are not updated. Sheep may be updated in the future. Banners will not be updated. 

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 1

Option 1: Classic Wool
The original Classic-era wool textures, faithful to early Minecraft. Note: Black and Brown wool were not part of the original 16 colors, so they have been replaced with the other available colors from this era.

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 2

Option 2: Classic Wool (Darker Grays)
A late-Classic variant featuring darker gray tones, as seen toward the end of the Classic era. Note: Black and Brown wool were not part of the original 16 colors, so they have been replaced with the other available colors from this era.

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 3

Option 3: Beta 1.2 Wool
Wool textures based on Minecraft Beta 1.2.

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 4

Option 4: Release 1.2.4 Wool
Based on Release 1.2.4, with tweaked saturation that makes wool blocks slightly darker than in previous versions. These were replaced in version 1.12.

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 5

Option 5: Release 1.12 Outlined Wool
Inspired by Minecraft 1.12+, featuring clearer outlines for improved block definition.

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 6

Option 6: Release 1.12 Smooth Wool / PvP Wool
Designed for PvP and clean builds, using solid, bright modern colors with subtle outlines.

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 7


How to Configure and Use Texture Pack

  1. From main menu, click settings
  2. Scroll Down until "Global Resources"
  3. Click "My Packs"
  4. Click "Alternative Wool Textures"
  5. Click "Activate"
  6. Scroll up to "Active Packs"
  7. Click on "Alternative Wool Textures"
  8. Click on the gear and use the scroll bar to select which version you would like to use
  9. 9. You can now use on any realm, world, or server (unless they don't allow texture packs). Come back to this location to reconfigure or deactivate in the future.

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 8

Applying and configuring the pack from the world settings may not work. Doing it through global resources is best way. Let me know if you need any help below!


Here are some in-game images of Option 1:

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 9

Retro and Alternative Wools — Minecraft Bedrock texture pack, screenshot 10


Be sure to check out my profile for other Texture Packs, Skinpacks, Add-ons, and Worlds! I have a few Classic, Alpha, and Beta inspired Add-ons coming soon!

Quick facts

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Bedrock texture packs walks through it step by step.

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