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.
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 8 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 — they trap a... more »
Wool Comforter and Organic Cotton Sheets
Greg Bailey 6 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 »
Best Organic Cotton Sheets: What Actually Determines Quality (2026 Guide)
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
If you're looking for the best organic cotton sheets and need to know which qualities separate real performance from marketing claims, this guide will get you there. If you're primarily solving night sweats or overheating, start with our breathable... more »
Natural Fiber Bedding Guide: Wool, Cotton, Linen, and What Each Does Best
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
If you are choosing natural fiber bedding, the useful question is not which material sounds healthiest. It is what each material does while you sleep. Wool, cotton, and linen can all belong in a breathable bed, but they solve different problems. Wool... more »
Organic Cotton Bedding: Complete Guide to Benefits, Certifications & Why Regenerative Is Better
Greg Bailey 10 minute read
If you're choosing between conventional and organic cotton bedding — or trying to understand what "regenerative" actually means — this guide will help you make that decision. If you're primarily trying to solve night sweats or overheating... more »
Wool vs Down Comforter: Why Down Causes 3 AM Sweats
Greg Bailey 9 minute read
You fall asleep cozy. You wake up hot, sticky — or suddenly freezing. That's not random. And it's not your thermostat. When comparing a wool vs down comforter, the real question isn't which is warmer. It's why one keeps you... more »
Wool and Dust Mites: Why Wool Bedding Helps Reduce Itching and Allergies
Greg Bailey 8 minute read
Wool does not kill dust mites, and no comforter material can make a bedroom allergen-free by itself. Wool can help manage moisture within bedding, which may make the sleep environment less favorable to humidity-related allergen buildup when combined with... more »