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.
Alternatives to Down Comforters: Why Down Often Fails Hot & Allergy-Prone Sleepers
Greg Bailey 4 minute read
Why Down Often Fails — And What Actually Works Instead If you’re looking for alternatives to down comforters, it’s usually because something feels wrong with the bedding you’re using. Maybe you wake up congested.Maybe your skin... more »
Why Does My Blanket Make Me Itch at Night? (It's Usually a Heat Problem)
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
If your blanket makes you itch at night — especially without a rash or visible reaction — the cause is usually trapped heat and moisture, not a skin condition. Most nighttime itching under blankets is irritation caused by a warm, humid... more »
Can You Be Allergic to Down Feathers? (Why It's Often the Comforter, Not You)
Greg Bailey 6 minute read
Yes — you can be allergic to down feathers. BUT most nighttime “down allergies” aren’t caused by feather proteins alone. They’re triggered by what down comforters trap over time: heat, moisture, dust mites, and allergen... more »
Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers: Ranked by Material (2026 Guide)
Greg Bailey 7 minute read
Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers (2026 Guide) If you're reading this, you've probably already tried "performance" cooling sheets and still woke up clammy. The truth is simple: synthetics don't breathe. To actually stay cool overnight, sheets must... more »
The Best Warm Comforter for Cold Sleepers (2026 Guide)
Greg Bailey 7 minute read
Finding the the best comforter for winter or the best warm comforter for cold sleepers isn’t just about adding more layers — it’s about choosing bedding that can hold warmth consistently while managing moisture and maintaining a... more »
What Is the Warmest Winter Comforter Material?
Greg Bailey 4 minute read
Short answer: the warmest winter comforter is the one that traps still air efficiently and stays dry through the night. Thickness alone doesn’t determine warmth — insulation structure and moisture behavior do. If you’re searching for the... more »
Why Does My Comforter Make Me Sweat? The Sleep Microclimate Explained
Greg Bailey 8 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 11 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 your... more »
Best Comforter for Hot Sleepers: Ranked by Moisture Management
Greg Bailey 18 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... more »
Sweaty in a Cold Room? It’s Your Bedding (How to Fix It)
Greg Bailey 5 minute read
Why Do I Wake Up Sweaty in a Cold Room? Quick Verdict If you wake up sweaty mainly under a comforter in an otherwise cool room, the problem may be the bed microclimate rather than room temperature. Often, it's insulation and humidity management... more »