Greg Bailey
Founder, Antipodean Home
- Organic Bedding
- Wool & Natural Fibers
- Regenerative Farming
- Sleep & Temperature Regulation
- Sustainable Home Goods
- ZQRX Regenerative Index
- Sleep Science
- Natural Thermoregulation
Greg Bailey is the founder of Antipodean Home and has built one of the few bedding brands to source directly from ZQRX-certified regenerative farms in New Zealand. His focus is on natural materials — wool and organic cotton — that regulate sleep temperature and eliminate the synthetics found in most conventional bedding. Before Antipodean Home, Greg worked in global content and business affairs across Fox, Sky, and eOne. He holds an MBA from Cambridge University's Judge Business School.
Percale vs Sateen Sheets: Which Is Better For Hot Sleepers?
Greg Bailey 9 minute read
When shopping for percale vs sateen sheets, most people focus on thread count, material, or softness. But one of the biggest factors affecting how your sheets feel overnight is something many shoppers never consider: the weave. Percale vs sateen can both... more »
Wool Duvet vs Comforter: Why the Name Doesn't Matter (and What Does)
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
If you've been comparing wool bedding online, you've probably noticed the same product listed under several different names — wool duvet, wool comforter, wool duvet insert. It's natural to assume these are different products.... more »
Hypoallergenic Comforter & Bedding Guide: Materials, Systems & What Actually Works
Greg Bailey 7 minute read
If you're researching a hypoallergenic comforter, the material matters more than the marketing claim. Most bedding marketed as “hypoallergenic” focuses on blocking allergens. But many people don’t wake up itchy, congested,... more »
Breathable Bedding for Hot Sleepers and Night Sweats
Greg Bailey 9 minute read
Cold pillow. One leg out. AC turned into a wind tunnel. And yet you still wake up at 3:00 a.m. overheating—not just warm, but wired. If this sounds familiar, upgrading to true breathable bedding is likely the missing piece to stabilizing your sleep... more »
Why Wool Comforters Are Better for Hot Sleepers and Night Sweats
Greg Bailey 8 minute read
If you sleep hot, switching to a high-quality wool comforter might be the one variable you haven't tried after exhausting the obvious fixes. A lighter duvet. A bamboo comforter. One leg out. And yet you still wake up at 2 a.m. overheated and damp... more »
Breathable Bedding for Night Sweats (What Actually Works — and What Doesn’t)
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
If you're waking up sweaty, you don't need colder bedding. You need bedding that doesn't trap moisture in the first place. Most people try: cooling sheets lightweight comforters bamboo or "temperature regulating" fabrics... more »
Is Wool Hypoallergenic? (Why It Works Differently to Most Bedding)
Greg Bailey 5 minute read
Most hypoallergenic comforters are designed around resistance. They try to stop allergens from getting in. Wool takes a different approach. It doesn’t try to block the problem. 👉 It changes the conditions that allow the problem to exist at all.... more »
Cooling vs Breathable Comforters: Why “Cooling” Fails Hot Sleepers
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
If you’ve tried a cooling comforter for hot sleepers but still wake up sweating, the issue isn’t temperature — it’s trapped humidity. Because the best comforter for night sweats doesn’t feel cold.It stays breathable... more »
Why Do I Wake Up Sweating at 2am? (And Why It’s Not Just Heat)
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
Short Answer If you wake up sweating in the middle of the night — especially around 2–3am — the problem usually isn't just heat. It's the buildup of heat and moisture inside your bedding over time. Your body releases both heat... more »
Menopause Night Sweats — Why They Feel Worse at Night
Greg Bailey 5 minute read
Menopause night sweats aren’t just about feeling hot. They’re sudden waves of heat, followed by dampness, chills, and broken sleep. But what most people don’t expect is this: It’s not just the heat that wakes you up.It’s heat +... more »