Greg Bailey

Greg Bailey

Founder, Antipodean Home

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.

Breathable Bedding Guide: Airflow, Moisture & Sleep Microclimate

Greg Bailey 4 minute read

Breathable bedding allows heat and moisture vapor to move away from your body instead of accumulating inside the bed. For hot sleepers, that ongoing exchange matters more than a cool-to-the-touch finish that fades after a few minutes. This guide explains the... more »

Wool Comforter Guide: Fill, Weight, Construction & Care

Greg Bailey 5 minute read

A wool comforter is a filled bed covering that uses wool rather than down or synthetic fiber for insulation. Its performance depends on more than the word “wool”: fill weight, fiber quality, internal construction, shell fabric, stitching, and care all... more »

Breathable Bedding for Night Sweats (What Actually Works — and What Doesn’t)

Greg Bailey 7 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 …and still wake up sweating.... 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. In... 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 and... more »

Menopause Night Sweats and Bedding: What Helps, What Doesn’t

Greg Bailey 7 minute read

Quick answer: Bedding cannot treat menopause night sweats. Menopause-related night sweats are hot flashes during sleep, and the hormonal trigger belongs in a healthcare conversation. But bedding still matters because it controls the microclimate around... more »

Temperature Regulating Comforter: Why Wool Works When Others Don't.

Greg Bailey 5 minute read

Most temperature regulating comforters work for the first hour. But by 2am, you're either too hot or too cold — and no amount of kicking off the covers fixes it. The problem isn't insulation. It's that most comforters are static —... more »

Wool Comforter and Organic Cotton Sheets

Greg Bailey 5 minute read

Why do a wool comforter and organic cotton sheets work so well together? 🌿 The Secret to Truly Restorative Sleep If you’ve ever woken up too hot under synthetic bedding or kicked off heavy blankets in frustration, your sleep setup may be working... more »

Are Wool Comforters Worth It? (Short Answer: Yes — Here’s Why)

Greg Bailey 6 minute read

If you're wondering whether wool comforters are actually worth the investment, the honest answer is this: They are — if your current comforter fails because it traps heat, holds moisture, or collapses over time. In fact, a comforter for sleeping damp... more »