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.

Why Does My Comforter Make Me Sweat? The Sleep Microclimate Explained

Greg Bailey 7 minute read

Why Does My Comforter Make Me Sweat? The Real Microclimate Reason If you’re sweating under a blanket in a cold room, the problem isn’t the temperature of the air.It’s trapped humidity under your comforter or duvet. It’s not your... more »

Wool Thermoregulation: Why It Works for Night Sweats, Hot Sleepers, and Overheating

Greg Bailey 9 minute read

You fell asleep fine. By 3am you're kicking off the covers, damp and wide awake. This is the pattern most hot sleepers and people dealing with night sweats experience — even in a cool room. Here’s what actually happened: moisture vapor... more »

Best Comforter for Hot Sleepers: Ranked by Moisture Management

Greg Bailey 7 minute read

If you're searching for the best comforter for hot sleepers, (or the best duvet insert for hot sleepers), you probably don't want something that just feels cool for a few minutes. You want something that actually works all night. Waking up overheated,... more »

Sweaty in a Cold Room? It’s Your Bedding (How to Fix It)

Greg Bailey 4 minute read

Why Do I Wake Up Sweaty in a Cold Room?  Quick Verdict If you wake up sweaty in a cold room, the problem is almost never body heat. It's insulation failure. Most comforters are designed to trap warmth — and when they trap warmth, they also... more »

ZQRX Wool Certification: What It Means

Greg Bailey 6 minute read

ZQRX Wool Certification: What Regenerative Wool Really Means The world doesn’t need more “sustainable” materials.It needs regenerative ones. Sustainability is about maintaining balance. Regeneration is about restoring it —... more »

Best Hypoallergenic Comforter: Why Structure Matters More Than the Label

Greg Bailey 8 minute read

The difference isn’t the label — it’s the environment your comforter creates. If it traps heat and moisture, allergens build. If it releases them, like wool does, the conditions never take hold. “Hypoallergenic” isn’t... more »

Wool vs Bamboo Duvets: Which Keeps You Cooler?

Greg Bailey 7 minute read

If you’re comparing wool vs bamboo duvets, the winner for hot sleepers is clear — wool keeps you cooler for longer. While bamboo feels instantly cool to the touch, wool comforters create a steady, breathable microclimate that prevents... more »

What Makes a Sustainable Comforter or Eco-Friendly Duvet Insert Truly Sustainable

Greg Bailey 10 minute read

Why “Organic” Alone Isn’t Enough Sustainability isn’t a label — it’s a lifecycle. If you’re searching for an eco friendly comforter, eco friendly bedding, or a more sustainable duvet insert, the challenge... more »

Why You Toss and Turn at Night (And How Your Bedding Affects It)

Greg Bailey 5 minute read

I used to think restless sleep was just something I had to accept. Not a medical problem. Not stress. Just one of those things — the 3am wake-ups, the damp sheets, the ceiling stare. I tried everything: cooler room, no screens, earlier nights.... more »

The Best Hypoallergenic Bed Sheets & Bedding for Sensitive Skin

Greg Bailey 5 minute read

The Verdict: Many products sold as hypoallergenic bed sheets still trap dust, moisture, and chemical residue — creating the exact conditions sensitive skin and night allergies react to. If you wake up with itchy skin, a stuffy nose, or irritation... more »