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.
I Don't Think You're a Hot Sleeper. I Think Your Bed Is.
Greg Bailey 8 minute read
I know that sounds strange. But we've all done it. A leg out from under the comforter. A quick flip to the cool side of the pillow. Kicking the covers off, then pulling them back on again an hour later. We call ourselves hot sleepers because we... more »
What Makes Merino Wool Different for Bedding?
Greg Bailey 9 minute read
Short answer: merino wool manages overnight moisture more effectively than almost any other bedding material — not because it's softer, but because of how its fiber is built. That's also why merino is the most useful material to understand... more »
Best Bedding Materials for Hot Sleepers: Science-Backed Rankings
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
Choosing the right bedding material is one of the biggest factors in how hot — or how comfortably — you sleep. But most advice focuses on surface “cooling,” not what actually matters: how materials handle heat and moisture over time.... more »
Sleep Microclimate Guide: Why Humidity, Not Temperature, Decides How You Sleep
Greg Bailey 5 minute read
This is a hub guide — a living overview that will expand over time as we publish deeper articles on each piece of the sleep microclimate. Consider this the starting map. Most people describe a bad night's sleep in terms of temperature. Too hot.... more »
Best Comforter for Menopause: How to Sleep Through Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
Greg Bailey 9 minute read
It's 2am. You kicked the comforter off twenty minutes ago, and now you're cold, so you pull it back. Ten minutes later you're damp under your arms and behind your knees, and it starts again. By 4am you've negotiated with the same blanket four... more »
Why Modern Bedding Became More Complicated Than It Needs To Be
Greg Bailey 7 minute read
The bedding category has an engineering problem. Not a problem with engineering. A problem of engineering — the tendency to invent solutions without first asking whether the diagnosis is correct. In the last two decades, bedding became a... more »
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 10 minute read
If you still wake up overheating despite trying cooling products—you've been solving the wrong problem. Most "cooling" bedding creates a cool first impression, then traps humidity inside the bed. Breathable bedding works differently: it continuously... more »